Viewing Your Body As An Instrument

In the October 2014 General Conference Elder Jorg Klevingat said,  “Your soul consists of your body and spirit (see D&C 88:15). Feeding the spirit while neglecting the body, which is a temple, usually leads to spiritual dissonance and lowered self-esteem. If you are out of shape, if you are uncomfortable in your own body and can do something about it, then do it!” Coach Lisa Salisbury agrees wholeheartedly with these words and is teaching her clients the importance of truly taking care of their bodies, not just for weight loss but for connection with their spirits, so that the body and the spirit can be congruent in their work on this earth. This is Lisa’s second time on the podcast and this episode is just as great as her first so be sure to listen so that you can gain a better understanding of what if means to not just have a body that is considered a temple, but treat it as if it is one in how you eat, move, and use it as an instrument during your mortal journey.

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What Synesthesia Can Teach Us About Disagreeing

People with synesthesia perceive the world very differently from the rest of us. Their senses merge so that sounds might also have tastes. The days of the week may be different colors. Numbers and letters might correspond to musical notes. This final installment in our summer series of archive interviews is especially meaningful to Julie because it drives home how two people can look at the same thing and see it very differently. What can the science of synesthesia teach us about navigating divisive issues we feel strongly about?

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Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150

In this episode we'll review the last portion of the book of Psalms, which is a collection of inspired poetry and music. We'll continue our discussion of gospel truths found in these chapters that can help improve mental health functioning. This week we'll specifically review principles related to the value of keeping an eternal perspective, understanding mercy and self-compassion, and how keeping the commandments can help improve mental health.

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Why Does God Need to Be Praised So Much?

Have you ever wondered why so many people in the scriptures praise God in all they do? Are we supposed to praise God like they did? Today John Bytheway and Hank Smith talk about “praising God” and how your life can change as you recognize and praise Heavenly Father throughout your life.

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