On Nonsense

On nonsense: “I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living; it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, and that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.”

Dr. Seuss

On Confidence

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

Marianne Williamson

 

On Humility

“Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others” -Gordon B. Hinckely

On Boy Behavior

Human Needs Psychology (HNP)

The concept of 6 core needs, or six human needs as discussed by Anthony Robbins seeks to explain the primary human needs that drive behavior.

According to Anthony Robbins, "we are all driven by the need to fulfill six human needs basically. These 6 basic human needs are not just desires or wants, but profound needs which serve as the basis of every choice we make".

1. Certainty
    The need for security, comfort and consistency.

2. Uncertainty
    The need for variety and challenges.

3. Significance
    The need to feel important, needed, wanted and worthy of love.

4. Love and Connection
    The need for feeling connected with and loved by other human beings.

5. Growth
    The need for constant development emotionally, intellectually and spiritually.

6. Contribution
    Giving beyond ourselves and giving to others.

On Being Present

"Families need unstructured time when relationships can deepen and real parenting can take place. Take time to listen, to laugh, and to play together."

M. Russell Ballard

On The Teen Years

"Love is never wasted, for its value does not rest upon reciprocity."
Neal A. Maxwell

On The Teen Years

"There seems to be something inside each of us that resists being told or pushed or pulled. But if someone puts an arm around a young man and walks alongside him, he is likely to follow along..."

M. Russell Ballard