Now that I’m a Life Coach I see lots of advertisements inviting me to sign up for Mastermind Groups. According to Wikipedia, a mastermind group is a “mentoring group used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members.” When I’ve attended Mastermind Groups, I think about what questions I have before hand. I arrive early with my notebook and pen. I listen intently to everything that is said. Then I get to work applying what I learned.
That’s why I’m excited this weekend for the Greatest Mastermind Group of all time.
I have been preparing so that I’m ready to learn.
I’ve been evaluating my life and thinking about questions I’d like answers to.
For one thing, I’ve had a few days recently that have felt heavy. There are a lot of issues in the world that are troubling to me. Not only that, but part of my personal study time includes reading the Ensign. The articles for months now have addressed abuse, suicide, depression, anxiety, same-sex attraction, etc. Then I start to feel depressed because I’m thinking about how much pain and suffering there is in this world. So, I’ve decided to go into conference feeling gratitude. I can create a feeling of gratitude with thoughts like “there is so much good in the world too.”
All the thoughts I’m thinking brought up a scripture verse. Luke 10:41 “thou art worried and troubled about many things.” Worry is an indulgent emotion that isn’t serving me at all. I want to choose “that good part.”
So I will be listening from a feeling of gratitude.
I’m also thinking about slowing down. One of the people I follow on Instagram @alisaottesen loves the series “The Chosen.” In her story one day was a clip from the movie where Jesus was asking the apostle to put down his net and follow Him. She equated this to “put down your to-do list.” Sometimes I feel so rushed and hurried about what I want to accomplish and I loved this reminder to slow down.
Earlier this year, one of the Come Follow Me lessons had a link to a performance by Sissel singing “Slow Down.” As I listened to this song, it spoke to me.
Give it a listen!
I have such a love for teens and their parents, and I desire to serve them. So I will be listening for counsel on how to help parents and mentors of teens.
So, I’ve got my notebook and pen. I’m attending my Mastermind Group/General Conference with an attitude of gratitude and looking for counsel on slowing down and also on how to help parents and teens. And I expect, as usual, there will be so many other take aways that I haven’t even thought of yet.
I’m excited to be joining millions of others seeking inspiration in their lives.
