ATTITUDE & GRATITUDE

See the Big Pitcher

Half Empty or Half Full? | Glass and Pitcher | Fathering Leadership

A familiar question asked when you are trying to help someone improve their attitude is: “Do you see your glass as half empty or half full?” Reality tells us that even though the facts around your life don’t change…you can still choose a positive attitude.

Then you might ask the question, “Do you appreciate the glass that’s holding your life together?” With each thirsty sip and although your talents and resources are limited, you should give thanks for heaven’s help in holding together everything you treasure.

After sharing my ‘see the glass’ idea with my wife, I then added the comment that we should all see the big picture. She smiled and replied, “Yes, we should all see the big pitcher.” I appreciated her agreeing with me but then wondered why she was giving me ‘that smile’. Slowly, yet finally, I realized what she meant. She was so wisely helping me understand. Not only should we see the glass that’s holding us together, we should also…

SEE THE BIG PITCHER

which continues filling our life with blessings.

[This blog represents my personal views and is not an official site of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.]

ADDITONAL RESOURCES

An Attitude of Gratitude | by President Thomas A. Monson

What is Pure Testimony? | by Elyse Alexandria Holmes

Waiting on the Road to Damascus | by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Don’t Give Up!

by Scott Froerer | October 7, 2020 | Motivation | 0 Comments

No matter how difficult your life gets, don’t give up on the Lord, because the Lord will never give up on you!

Provo Tabernacle | Statue of Parents & Child | Scott B. Froerer | Fathering Leadership

“Line Upon Line”

by Scott Froerer | April 11, 2020 | Endure | 0 Comments

"LINE UPON LINE" Isa. 28:10; 2 Ne. 28:30; D&C 128:21 A young child's fear of the dark has always been a normal part of growing up. Scary stories, books, and movies have long intrigued and frightened society's imagination. Few have been immune from an occasional...

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“I Decided…”

by Scott Froerer | August 22, 2019 | 2019, Fathering, Fathering Leadership, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Development, Sacrifice, Service, Share Goodness, Teach | 0 Comments

Being welcomed home with love and hugs fills a grateful heart to overflowing. Words can’t describe, reason stares in silence, and wonder won’t let go. Heaven on earth becomes a reality and parents rejoice when there is love at home. One of our granddaughters...

Working Together

by Scott Froerer | June 20, 2019 | 2019, Communication, Fathering, Fathering Leadership, Forgiveness, LDS Fathering, Leadership, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Development, Prepare, Provide, Sacrifice, Service, Share Goodness, Walk and Talk, Work | 0 Comments

Working together can accomplish great results. This is especially true when both are as different as…Hot & Cold.

University Football Game | Marching Band | Cheerleaders | Fathering Leadership

Not a Single Note

by Scott Froerer | March 4, 2019 | 2019, Communication, Fathering, Fathering Leadership, Finances, LDS Fathering, Leadership, Personal Development, Planning, Prepare, Provide, Resources, Service, Share Goodness, Spiritual, Teach | 0 Comments

A Marching Band is No Accident. In fact, Not a Single Note could be performed without great planning and hard work!
A Marching Band has significant Elements of
Preparation before a Performance

Faithful Effort

by Scott Froerer | November 6, 2018 | 2018, Fathering, Fathering Leadership, Parenting, Personal Development, Service, Share Goodness | 0 Comments

A father never wants to hear their child say of themselves that they are worthless. A child who thinks of themselves as worthless may be listening to others who brag of their looks, fortune, or social status. Comparing oneself with flashy, loud, and teasing bystanders will never define a person’s worth.

Parallel Thinking

by Scott Froerer | November 1, 2018 | 2018, Communication, Fathering, Fathering Leadership, Forgiveness, LDS Fathering, Parenting, Prepare, Service, Share Goodness, Spiritual, Walk and Talk | 0 Comments

athers know, all too well, that both good and evil has occurred throughout human history.

Treat Others the Way You Want to Be Treated | Fathering Leadership

Love One Another

by Scott Froerer | October 19, 2018 | 2018, Fathering, Fathering Leadership, Forgiveness, Marriage, Parenting, Personal Development, Prepare, Service, Share Goodness, Teach | 0 Comments

Unfortunately, many people don’t treat themselves very well and there are some who don’t even know what it’s like to be treated with kindness. We live in a pretty tough world. Nevertheless, fathers can help create a better world for themselves and for their family.

Prepare Me to Live with Thee | Fathering Leadership

Prepare Me…Please

by Scott Froerer | October 3, 2018 | 2018, Fathering, Fathering Leadership, Forgiveness, Parenting, Personal Development, Planning, Service, Spiritual | 0 Comments

The Apostle Thomas wasn’t prepared for the news that Jesus had risen from the dead. He declared, “Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

The Law and Grace

by Scott Froerer | September 5, 2018 | 2018, Fathering, Fathering Leadership, LDS Fathering, Parenting, Personal Development, Share Goodness, Spiritual, Teach | 0 Comments

If you or I were to jump from a high cliff we would fall to our death…unless we were an eagle! In which case the law of gravity would interact marvelously with the laws of flight and we would soar high above the ground.

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