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Possibilities: Partnering with God to Become Your Best Self
Do you feel stuck? Do you wish for a more joyful life than the one you're leading? If the routine and pressures of life have you running on autopilot, it may be time to reevaluate your current course and remember that change begins within yourself—and it takes work! With refreshing insights, author Kiersten Lortz encourages you to stop waiting for things to get better and to expect the best out of life—not for yourself but of yourself. Through inspired gospel teachings and personal experiences shared by women who have also felt stuck, you will be empowered to make the changes necessary to claim a more fulfilling and abundant life. Now is the time to transform yourself into a woman of industry and faith. By learning to eliminate negative influences, seek positivity, and create a life of productivity, you can find the strength to take action today. "Verily, verily, I say unto you, even as you desire of me so it shall be unto you; and if you desire, you shall be the means of doing much good in this generation." vinalign=rightD&C 6:8
160 pages, Paperback
Published April 1, 2017
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May 5, 2017
I have to admit that I have felt "stuck" with my life for a long time. I make goals and then do not follow through. I want my life to be better, but I have not taken the steps necessary to make it better. I don't think that I am alone in this cycle.
Kiersten Lortz felt inspired to write a book about making her life better. She had been praying about becoming happy. As usual, her answer wasn't given to her. Instead she was prompted to search it out and write a book. I am grateful for her promptings because she has shared her research with all of us, I definitely need the inspiration!
I was struck by her words in the first chapter. It is under the header of the "List".
"Get started by writing down your desires. Divide your paper into four sections, and label them Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, and Emotional. Under each section list your desires for that area of yo r life. See if you can include at least one to-be and one to-do in each category. This will enable you to become your best self by aligning what you are doing with the person you want to become."
She then goes on to show a sample list and explain the importance of each category. After this she made a statement that for me was one of those "light bulb" moments. It brought it together. The thing is that I know the principle, sometimes it take someone to word it one way, or share their insight that makes it finally sink in to my brain.
"Once your list is compiled, you are ready for the final step --- making it happen. This is the place where most of us stay stuck, which is why the rest of this book is dedicated to taking action. Why do so many of us hesitate to move forward or allow defeat to come so easily? The reasons are endless--- guilt, laziness, low self-esteem, obligations, and on and on. Guilt, in particular, is always telling us we should be taking care of everyone else and leaving ourselves in the dust, there to wallow until all the children are grown, the house and cars are paid off, and our husband's career is winding down. One then, we say, it is 'our turn.'"
She also talks about the adversary putting up road blocks. He doesn't want us to be happy. He wants us to be miserable. This is a book that I needed at this time in my life.
The book is written with LDS terms, but the message is universal. I believe that it can be enjoyed by anyone. The terms are defined, in case it may be confusing.
Source: I received a copy of this book from the publisher to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Kiersten Lortz felt inspired to write a book about making her life better. She had been praying about becoming happy. As usual, her answer wasn't given to her. Instead she was prompted to search it out and write a book. I am grateful for her promptings because she has shared her research with all of us, I definitely need the inspiration!
I was struck by her words in the first chapter. It is under the header of the "List".
"Get started by writing down your desires. Divide your paper into four sections, and label them Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, and Emotional. Under each section list your desires for that area of yo r life. See if you can include at least one to-be and one to-do in each category. This will enable you to become your best self by aligning what you are doing with the person you want to become."
She then goes on to show a sample list and explain the importance of each category. After this she made a statement that for me was one of those "light bulb" moments. It brought it together. The thing is that I know the principle, sometimes it take someone to word it one way, or share their insight that makes it finally sink in to my brain.
"Once your list is compiled, you are ready for the final step --- making it happen. This is the place where most of us stay stuck, which is why the rest of this book is dedicated to taking action. Why do so many of us hesitate to move forward or allow defeat to come so easily? The reasons are endless--- guilt, laziness, low self-esteem, obligations, and on and on. Guilt, in particular, is always telling us we should be taking care of everyone else and leaving ourselves in the dust, there to wallow until all the children are grown, the house and cars are paid off, and our husband's career is winding down. One then, we say, it is 'our turn.'"
She also talks about the adversary putting up road blocks. He doesn't want us to be happy. He wants us to be miserable. This is a book that I needed at this time in my life.
The book is written with LDS terms, but the message is universal. I believe that it can be enjoyed by anyone. The terms are defined, in case it may be confusing.
Source: I received a copy of this book from the publisher to review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
November 18, 2019
This book really called out to me when I got it, as the title speaks to what I have been wanting and hoping to do. I appreciate that the author wants to encourage people to become unstuck and move forward in life. Numerous wonderful quotes are shared from scripture and church leaders, as well as examples from her life and that of her friends.
The reason I did not rate this a 5 is I feel she does not completely understand the deep emotions involved in becoming unstuck and moving forward. I think she would have had a more powerful book with a better understanding of the psychological issues that could cause one to feel and be stuck and encouraging professional help if needed.
The author is clearly a caring and compassionate and as this is her story, each chapter mentions areas that perhaps apply more to her own quest for moving forward. There was value and I plan to read again to highlight some quotes.
The reason I did not rate this a 5 is I feel she does not completely understand the deep emotions involved in becoming unstuck and moving forward. I think she would have had a more powerful book with a better understanding of the psychological issues that could cause one to feel and be stuck and encouraging professional help if needed.
The author is clearly a caring and compassionate and as this is her story, each chapter mentions areas that perhaps apply more to her own quest for moving forward. There was value and I plan to read again to highlight some quotes.
May 1, 2017
This is a really good non-fiction book. I liked the way it's written from an LDS perspective, but I liked the way that LDS specific terms are defined for those that aren't familiar with our little quirks.
I liked the author's voice in this one. She helped me to see things that I personally need to work to improve without seeming overly preachy. I liked when she talks about her own things she needs to work on. Things like not being an overly happy person and just how she has to deal with that to make sure that she's not rubbing her unhappiness off on the members of her family.
I liked that the author used a mix of her own personal experiences, friends experiences, scriptures and quotes from prophets and apostles. I thought that she did an excellent job combining all of the sources and making a book that is easy to read and learn from.
This is a great non-fiction book. I enjoyed reading and learning from it.
I liked the author's voice in this one. She helped me to see things that I personally need to work to improve without seeming overly preachy. I liked when she talks about her own things she needs to work on. Things like not being an overly happy person and just how she has to deal with that to make sure that she's not rubbing her unhappiness off on the members of her family.
I liked that the author used a mix of her own personal experiences, friends experiences, scriptures and quotes from prophets and apostles. I thought that she did an excellent job combining all of the sources and making a book that is easy to read and learn from.
This is a great non-fiction book. I enjoyed reading and learning from it.
May 3, 2017
How I love authors who help us remember where we need to be even though we might not fully realize we are stuck; but we really are. And if not stuck, we are usually imbalanced like I am most of the time. This book teaches you how to set goals to achieve greatness in four areas: Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, and Emotional. I needed these lessons so that I might more fully become a better self than I am right now. You will love reading the stories Kiersten shares to help illustrate the principles she is teaching. Sometimes life gets in the way-- books like this help put us back on the path-- and show us the 'possibilities' that lie ahead. EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THIS ONE!
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