Choosing grace and poise instead of hot takes and big reactions isn’t popular in our culture, but maybe it’s just the thing we need to have more peace in our lives. When is the last time you thought about what it means to be poised? Elder Mark A. Bragg said, “poise is not spoken about much these days and practiced even less in turbulent and divisive times.” Developing poise is a deliberate way to be active peacemakers in a world where having the loudest reaction gets the most attention. Poise rises above the noise and provides us with personal, steady calmness which then allows us to create more peace in the lives of others.
Part of developing poise is remembering and owning and believing in who we are.
Elaine Dalton joins Kathryn on this week’s episode where they discuss the lost art of poise and how it is an important part of peacemaking.
Top Takeaways from this episode
- At times, we can lose a sense of our nobility and who we are. Poise is remembering that we are divine and we are queens and daughters of a Heavenly King.
- Poise can bring calm and confidence into our lives. When we walk into a situation with faith in Jesus Christ, there is a confidence that comes.
- We were set apart to come to the earth in this time, and seeing others with those same eyes will help us remember that those around us are noble and great.
- Having charity will bring more poise into our lives.
- The Savior’s example can help us remember to always respond with poise.
Small & Simple Challenge
Repent daily! None of us are perfect, when when we utilize the atonement of Jesus Christ in our lives daily, we can change. When we do that quickly and daily, we will become more like Him.
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