Create Joy

In this episode, Real Connections host Cami Moss talks about why we should be vulnerable, and how to do it. She goes into her own life experiences with concrete examples and useful tips.

This week’s #createjoychallenge is to do something vulnerable.

If you need to, start small… Sing in the shower, dance when no one is watching, make a new recipe, sign up for an online class that no one has to ever know about, or compliment a stranger. And if you feel up to it, have a heartfelt conversation with someone who has proved to be trustworthy. And then practice vulnerability again. And again.

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To listen to her experience about having her dad pass away when she was only 9 years old, you can listen to it on her podcast.

Dad's Sudden Death - Part 1

Dad's Sudden Death - Part 2

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You can read Terri's story on the website.

This week’s Create Joy Challenge is this:

If you are still not feeling like you are important, and of great value, go over the challenges from the past 5 weeks and figure out what is still missing in your identity.

Here’s a quick recap. If you struggle with finding your own value, practice telling others how you feel about them and how they make the world a better place. This will help you to be able to begin to see the good in your own life as well.

Then, analyze your own imperfections and see where you may be misunderstanding or misusing some of your strengths.

Next, evaluate your standards for perfection. Are you actually on the path to perfection, or really just making your life miserable?

Then, be present in the moment. Enjoy your life, and enjoy what God has given you. Don’t be so busy that you are missing out on life itself, and on the relationships around you.

Finally, realize that you are exactly who God needs you to be, and remind yourself of this every time you feel yourself forgetting.

You can join in on the challenge over on instagram with #createjoychallenge or share your story with me by email at [email protected].

I would love to hear it, and if you agree, share it!

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You can read Terri's story on the website.

This week’s Create Joy Challenge is this:

If you are still not feeling like you are important, and of great value, go over the challenges from the past 5 weeks and figure out what is still missing in your identity.

Here’s a quick recap. If you struggle with finding your own value, practice telling others how you feel about them and how they make the world a better place. This will help you to be able to begin to see the good in your own life as well.

Then, analyze your own imperfections and see where you may be misunderstanding or misusing some of your strengths.

Next, evaluate your standards for perfection. Are you actually on the path to perfection, or really just making your life miserable?

Then, be present in the moment. Enjoy your life, and enjoy what God has given you. Don’t be so busy that you are missing out on life itself, and on the relationships around you.

Finally, realize that you are exactly who God needs you to be, and remind yourself of this every time you feel yourself forgetting.

You can join in on the challenge over on instagram with #createjoychallenge or share your story with me by email at [email protected].

I would love to hear it, and if you agree, share it!

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This is Part 2 of 2 of my interview with Melina Chaffin. Connect with Melina on Instagram @melinajchaffin This week’s Create Joy Challenge is simple. Here is all you need to do. As you are looking in the mirror every morning, say the following words: “I AM EXACTLY WHO GOD NEEDS ME TO BE”. Say it every day, as many times as you need to until you believe it. And then, if it feels appropriate, share the graphic below on social media and encourage others to do the same. You can join in on the challenge over on instagram with #createjoychallenge or share your story with me by email at [email protected]. I would love to hear it, and if you agree, share it! Instagram - @createjoypodcast Facebook Group - Create Joy Podcast Quotes “It is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions.” - Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Of Things that Matter Most” “The joy we feel has little to do with the circumstances of our lives and everything to do with the focus of our lives.” Russell M. Nelson “Joy and Spiritual Survival” “Of this be sure: You do not find the happy life . . . you make it." Thomas S. Monson “Faces and Attitudes” “Stellar spirits are often housed in imperfect bodies. The gift of such a body can actually strengthen a family as parents and siblings willingly build their lives around that child born with special needs.” Russell M. Nelson “Decisions For Eternity” Book - Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes Song - Nearer My God to Thee --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/createjoypodcast/message

This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with my dear friend Melina Chaffin. On a trip to Utah a few couple of months ago, I reached out to her to see if by any chance she lived there, and she did! We met up and had the best conversation. We laughed, we cried, and we were both uplifted. She shared a story that I have thought about many times since we met at her house, so I asked if she would share it with all of us. I hope you enjoy the message as much as I did. I promise you will be uplifted as well. SHOW NOTES Learn more about Smith-Magenis syndrome Quote by Neil A. Maxwell - “Trials and tribulations tend to squeeze the artificiality out of us, leaving the essence of what we really are and clarifying what we really yearn for.” #createjoychallenge - Remember to be present in the moment. Focus on the details. What do you see, what do you hear, and how do you feel. There just might be things that you are missing that could be the key to your joy. You can join in on the challenge over on instagram or share your story with me by email at [email protected]. I would love to hear it, and if you agree, share it! Website - createjoypodcast.com Instagram - @createjoypodcast Facebook Group - Create Joy Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/createjoypodcast/message

I don't think that God wants us to be frustrated while trying to achieve perfection. In this episode I dive into ideas and interpretations to help us achieve that perfection in a way that allows more grace into our search for perfection. 

You can join in on the #createjoychallenge over on instagram or share your story with me by email at [email protected].

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What if your perceived imperfections are actually your strengths? Are you just looking at them wrong? In this episode we explore ways that you may be looking at your life all wrong, and what you can do about it. You can join in on the #createjoychallenge over on instagram or share your story with me by email at [email protected]. I would love to hear it, and if you agree, share it! Website - createjoypodcast.com Instagram - @createjoypodcast Facebook Group - Create Joy Podcast Download your printable at createjoypodcast.com/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/createjoypodcast/message

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Create Joy Podcast! 

Imagine how much good we could do in the world if we told everyone exactly how much they mean to us? 

In this episode we encourage you to tell people just how important they are. 

You can join in on the #createjoychallenge over on instagram or share your story with me by email at [email protected]. 

I would love to hear it, and if you agree, share it! 

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Welcome to the Season 1 Intro for the Create Joy Podcast, with Catrina Gandara. On this podcast, we believe that we have the power to create joy every day, and we will explore how to create joy together..  Connect on Instagram: instagram.com/createjoypodcast Join the Private Facebook Group --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/createjoypodcast/message