Quieting the Noise

“Meditation is the language of the soul.” David O. McKay I have been reading the book “Essentialism” by Gary McKeown and I found a quote that really caught my attention. He said “And the noisier things get the more we need to build quiet reflection spaces in which we can truly focus.”  It reminded me of why I created my …

Walking Life’s Rugged Path

“God is love. God will undo every block. God will right every wrong. God will bring everyone home.”   Laura Lane from ‘I Touch the Heavens‘ Last Sunday we were discussing at church a talk given by Emily Freeman, General Young Women’s President from the Latter Day Saint October 2023 General Conference. She shared a story of going to Israel to …

Cup of Courage One Year Anniversary

“Gratitude is to fill our thoughts with pleasing thoughts, to fill our heart with love for the beautiful things in our lives, to focus our eyes to see the beauty around us and the source of all that beauty.”   Laura Lane from ‘I Touch the Heavens’ It has been a full year since I decided to launch the Cup of …

Inspirational Quotes

“True strength comes from love that produces gentleness, which in turn creates miracles.” Laura Lane from ‘I Touch the Heavens‘ The last few weeks I have been spending my Friday afternoons at Pura VIda Equine Therapy Ranch. As the owner and therapist Lyn and I talk and spend time with the horses we’ve been reflecting on the spiritual strength it …

Asking for help is a courageous act

“God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each  of us—in the dreariest and most dreaded  moments—can see a possibility of hope.” Maya Angelou This week and last, I have been sharing an excerpt from my book “Two Mothers One Prayer”. The five tips that I share in the book are the importance of Reaching Out, Connecting, Reflecting, Expressing and …