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Ep 12: How to Find Serenity in Nature & Help Others Do the Same || Maria Anderson Hormaza

In an interview with Maria Anderson Hormaza, we talk about the peace that can be found in spending time in nature. We also talk about the courage it can take to follow your dreams. Pebble for the Week: Set aside 20 minutes twice this week to spend outside. (Bonus - reflect upon the "sit spots" of your childhood.)

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Ep 11: Leaning on Friends and Family to Find Your Light & Follow Your Dreams || Elissa Grossell Dickey

An interview with Elissa Grossell Dickey, whose debut novel, “The Speed of Light,” (links below) comes out March 1st, 2021 with Lake Union Publishing. Like the main character in her novel, Elissa has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She shares the strength she received from friends and family as she coped with the diagnosis process. She also emphasizes the importance of giving yourself grace when your body forces you to slow down and reset. **See full show notes for episode resources.**PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Be gentle with yourself this week.

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Ep 10: How to Focus on that which Matters Most: Lessons from a Broken Christmas Ornament || Anne Maxson

A few years ago, we came home to a toppled Christmas tree and shattered ornaments. The experience taught us a valuable lesson about what is most important to have in our home.

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Ep 9: Of Mind, Heart and Body - Finding Your Personal Strength || Teri Hoeksema

Teri Hoeksema is the owner of “Forever Fit” a personal fitness training studio in Idaho. On her website it says, “Beauty is not perfection, skinny isn't necessarily beautiful. What is truly beautiful, is confidence in oneself; and the recognition that we are who we are, for a very important reason.” I love how her take on personal health ties in with divine identity. Be sure to check the full show notes for more information and resources!PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Think of a healthy habit that you can stack with brushing your teeth. It may be drinking a glass of water so you can up your hydration. It may be doing 10 pushups or crunches or leg raises or a plank. Just something simple that takes less than a minute that you can tack on before or after brushing your teeth.

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Ep 8: How to Focus on the Light During Times of Weariness || Anne Maxson

EPISODE GUIDEDoctrine & Covenants 64:33-34 states, “Be not weary in well-doing, for you are laying the foundation of a great work.” But what happens if you are weary? What happens if you are exhausted, burned out, over-stretched, and just need a break? This week, Anne shares some tips about overcoming (and allowing) those feelings of weariness. PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Choose one of these 3 tools to help with feelings of weariness to try this week.1.Reflect on previous successes and strive to keep moving forward in the little things that help you deal with the big things.2.Take time to “Just Be Held” Take time for stillness. I have some tools for this. A book that I love and recommend is “The Power of Stillness.” I’ll link it in the show notes. Also, there is a BRAND NEW app from the fabulous group at The Small Seed. Search the App Store or Google Play for “Small Seed Still.” If you are unfamiliar with The Small Seed, you should seek them out on social media or on their website thesmallseed.com!3.Seek professional help if you are having a hard time getting out of a tough spot. I’ve seen a therapist a few times in my life and those visits and the help received have been instrumental in keeping me on the right path in life. If seeing someone in person is tricky for one reason or another, reach out to the sponsor of this episode, Betterhelp. You can get 10% off your first month by going to the website betterhelp.com/pebbles. That's b-e-t-t-e-r-h-e-l-p.com / p-e-b-b-l-e-s.Be sure to check the full show notes for additional resources!

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Ep 7: How to Harness Your Tragedies to Empower Others || Myrna Peterson

Myrna Peterson is a quadriplegic living in rural Northern Minnesota who is a proactive advocate for differently abled persons. She has done a TEDx Talk, broke a Guinness World Record and is a recipient of the very prestigious Andrus Award for Community Service. She says that she only has one thumb that moved but she has a mouth that doesn’t stop. And she uses her voice to do all the good that she can. PEBBLE OF THE WEEK: Do your best to really see people and understand their story. This can be as simple as looking the store clerk in the eye while (sincerely) telling them thank you and to have a wonderful day. Or it could be taking time to talk to someone while in line at the store or even reaching out on social media to an acquaintance and learning more about their story. Brené Brown has said that “people are hard to hate close up.” Do your best to get know someone and understand their perspective – especially if it is different from yours.

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Ep 6: Taking a Step Into the Dark: How to Find Your Path & Have the Courage to Follow It || Tessa & Jamis Buck

Tessa and Jamis Buck share their story of doing their best to follow an inspired path even when it took them in an unexpected direction.PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: Be a first responder sometime this week. When you feel inspired to do something – whether for yourself or for someone else, just do it.

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Ep 5: The Importance of Effort & Vulnerability in Friendship || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney

In this episode, Anne continues her conversation with Erin Gurney and Jessa Sebastian about the importance of effort and vulnerability when it comes to building the foundation of a friendship. PEBBLE FOR THE WEEK: Go a little bit out of your comfort zone to reach out to a new friend sometime this week. For some, “going a little bit out of your comfort zone” may consist of sending a “want to get some tacos on Thursday?” text. For others, it may include singing vanilla ice while dropping off a pack of gum. You do you!

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Ep 4: How to Find the Friends You Need (and Those that Need You) || Jessa Sebastian & Erin Gurney

Have you ever wished there was an app to help you meet new friends? Sometimes, it can be tricky to navigate new friendships at this station in life. In this episode, Anne talks to her friends, Erin Gurney and Jessa Sebastian, about how to find the friends you need.PEBBLE FOR THE WEEK: Read through that quote from C.S. Lewis – I’ll put it in the show notes - and think about the friendships you’ve made. Recognize and document the non-coincidences in those who have come into your life.

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Ep 3: How to Feel God's Love for YOU || Anne Maxson

After last week's episode about finding ways to be a light to others by asking what God would have you say or do for them, this week we flip the script and talk about how to know what God would say to you. Anne shares her experience of working to discover her love for God after recognizing His love for her. She shares messages from faith leaders that urge us to ask God how He feels for us.PEBBLE FOR THIS WEEK: After practicing the past weeks in knowing what God would have you say to someone else, now ask God what He would like to say to you

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