Micki's Musings

Some time ago, I had a fascinating experience in the temple . I love that place. It truly is a space where we can commune with God more closely than most other places on the earth. The veil is thin there. I have felt connections with loved ones gone before, loved ones still to come, and increased connections with loved ones here on earth as I have worshiped within those hallowed halls. During a temple session, I connected with a far distant, but oh so precious relative of mine: Eve. It's no secret that part of the temple ordinances pertain to the creation and the experiences of Adam and Eve. Throughout this particular session, I felt I understood her on a deeper, more personal level than ever before, so much so that I saw myself as Eve. It was as if I was the one who chose to eat the fruit and make those commitments to God. It was a beautiful, sacred experience. At the time, I felt I was just getting a glimpse of a much greater message that Heavenly Father wanted to com...

We're in the middle of a worldwide pandemic from the COVID-19 virus. It's been fascinating to watch the various reactions and responses by individuals and government entities. It's been fascinating to watch the responses of myself and my children. It sent us spinning into trauma mode there for a little bit, particularly when we found out we wouldn't be returning to school at all this year. That was tough. The daughter and I both cried. The son went to his bedroom for a couple of days. We all retreated into our survival spaces and had some unhealthy behavior patterns reemerge. But we fought through it like we always do, and now we're readjusting to this new normal. It really brings out the worst and then the best in us. Here are a couple of things I've learned about myself as a result of being trapped inside the house and inside of my head: 1. I still have a lot to work through. As I have been forced to occupy my mind more often, I've discovered some...