Christlike Leaders.

 

Strength

Just as we need daily nourishment to maintain physical strength, we also need daily nourishment to maintain spiritual strength. We cannot expect to be nourished spiritually if we study the scriptures and pray only occasionally.

Just Breathe.

If you're managing higher levels of stress these days, there's a tool we all have immediate access to: breathing.

It might sound simple, but when done properly, breathing can make the difference between panic and resilience. Research shows that different emotions are associated with different forms of breathing.

For example, when you feel anxious or angry, your breathing becomes irregular, short, and fast. When you feel joy or relaxation, your breathing will be regular, deep, and slow. And believe it or not, when you follow breathing patterns associated with different emotions, you begin to feel those corresponding emotions.

So next time you're feeling stress start to bubble up, try changing the ratio of your inhale to exhale. When you inhale, your heart rate speeds up. When you exhale, it slows down. Take a few minutes and breathe in for a count of four and out for a count of eight — this will calm your nervous system and keep stress at bay. By tweaking your breathing, you'll start to feel a bit better.

Read the full article: https://hbr.org/2020/09/research-why-breathing-is-so-effective-at-reducing-stress?utm_campaign=hbr&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedinnewsletter&tpcc=linkedinnewsletter

Risen Hope by Joseph Brickey

This painting entitled, “Risen Hope,” by our neighbor and friend Joseph Brickey hangs in the annex of the Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

A rarely seen painting of the risen Savior bearing personal witness to Mary, reminds of us of the need to focus on Jesus Christ.

In a world of uncertainty, heartache, and challenges, Jesus Christ is our hope.

In creating the artwork, Joseph drew from lessons learned about hope while on his full-time mission and spiritual experiences at the garden tomb in Jerusalem, which he had visited three times before. While painting, he paid special attention to where the light would have fallen on that first Easter morning and how he imagines it would have emanated from the Savior.

“The light reinforces that idea of overcoming death and darkness, of rising above despair, of finding hope. Not only is Christ risen, but also Mary’s hope rises when she hears her name from His lips. She represents each of us—this very personal interaction typifies Christ’s role in our lives. He knows us. He watches over us when we weep. His voice overcomes darkness and brings resplendent hope,” Joseph said.

Validation

To validate someone means that we are acknowledging another person's emotions, thoughts, experiences, values, and beliefs. Validation isn't about agreeing, placating, “fixing” the other person, trying to get someone to change, or repeating back what the other person has said.

Mental health tips for learning and working at home.

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