17 July 2020
Edified: Insights for LDS Women
Ep 14: Mind-Body Bridging -- A Conversation with Niki Olsen (conclusion)

This week is a continuation of last week's interview with Niki Olsen from nikiolsencoaching.com. Niki is a licensed clinical mental health counselor who teaches Mind-Body Bridging, a process that helps LDS women enrich their connection to themselves and to the members of the Godhead. Besides Niki's expertise with Mind-Body Bridging, in this episode, Niki also discusses themes such as the comparison trap, seeking personal revelation, developing empathy, and more.

KEY POINTS:

Mind-Body Bridging

When our mind, body, and spirit are all united in their whole, we are connected to our Godhead and we are connected to every power that each member of our Godhead can offer us. That's pretty incredible. That's powerful.

When our mind and body and our spirit become disconnected, and they're no longer working on the same team, then we are disconnected from the members of our Godhead. We're disconnected from the spirit. We're disconnected from the atoning power of our Savior. And we're disconnected from the divine power that is within us from our Father in Heaven. It's not that they leave us, it's that we block their powers from accessing us. So we are the ones that disconnect from them. 

Routine

Rising before sunrise, during those quiet hours of the early morning, gives us an opportunity to set the tone and mood of our day. During rare periods of time when I have held to this pattern, I can honestly say my scripture study, personal prayers, and journal writing were more meaningful and filled with greater insights and inspiration. 

Empathy

We don't have to have the exact same experience with someone in order to feel empathy for them. Empathy connects us with others and helps us become instruments in the Lord's hands to minister to His children.

Don't second guess or doubts the thoughts that prompt you to do something kind or generous for someone else. "Never suppress a generous thought." -- Sister Kimball

Coming Tonight on Instagram!

Join Niki and I live on Instagram tonight (July 19th) at 7:00 PM. We will be diving into President Nelson's talk, "Opening the Heavens for Help." Go to @nikiolsencoaching and click on the box in her feed.

Do One Thing Invitation for the Week

1. Try Mind-Body Bridging for free on Niki’s website. Scroll down to where you see the question, “What is Mind-Body Bridging?” Click on the link and give it a try. 
   
   
2. In today’s episode, Niki talked about the benefits of getting up early and establishing a morning routine that excites you enough that you actually WANT to get up early. 
   
   If you’re a night owl like me, then this week’s invitation is for you to create a morning routine that makes you look forward to getting up earlier, and then make a commitment to go to bed at least one hour earlier than normal. 

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