There are many ways to feel the love and comfort of your own self-worth, and the added confirmation of the Holy Ghost brings peace in mind. The inspiration found in one’s moments of meditation and ponderings is divine, and calming. However, if one does not take action to test and challenge those ideas, you will never know the truth of them.
In life, action speaks louder than one’s thoughts after careful contemplation. Action shows little ones the concept rather than the noise of an illusive idea. Love isn’t telling, it’s feeling and that takes action. The world will be louder than we expect sometimes.
And that happened to our family when my son had written his name on the trash dumpster in our apartment complex and explained it was everyone else that was louder than the quiet yearnings in his mind not to do it. I wrote “Garbage Can Graffiti” based on that true story in hopes to help other small children recognize the power of those inner thoughts and warnings that are attributed to the Holy Ghost. But it takes action and practice.
It takes daily effort to receive inspiration and act on those feelings. When one continues to find successes, the confidence in the Holy Ghost waxes strong within them.
I hope, like many, you find that my book “The Holy Ghost is Like a Blanket” is a helpful tool for your family and friends to grow and learn about the Spirit and peace with the choices we make daily. It’s a divine gift.
ANNALISA HALL is an author, blogger, ldsbc & byu grad, wife, fast-paced helpmate, mother of three, mom-prenuer, child of God, amazing friend, sewing extraordinaire, ready reader, efficient secretary, glorified storyteller, poetess, busy homemaker, an “aunt anna” 40+ times over, lame cook, better baker, great small business owner, proud writer, green thumbkin, thrifty shopper, tip junkie, lego queen, airsoft enthusiast, graphic designer, eco-friendly house cleaner, chauffeur, hubby’s best friend, and an iRacing and F1 fanatic.
ANNALISA HALL is a best selling author of LDS children’s books. She was born in Rochester, MI to Alvin and Judy Holgerson. She received a merit scholarship to the LDS Business College graduating with honors in 1997. She transferred to Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo and after washing dishes at the Morris Center, she switched jobs and worked in, her favorite building, the Harold B. Lee Library. She graduated from BYU with a B.A. in English in 1999. She wrote “Garbage Can Graffiti,” Friend, Sept. 2010, 36–37. Garbage Can Graffiti. By Annalisa Hall. (Based on a true story).
Annalisa Hall is the bestselling author of “The Holy Ghost is Like A Blanket” and “I Want to be Baptized” illustrated by Corey Egbert and published by Cedar Fort Inc. and Annalisa Hall is a #1 best-selling author, inspirational speaker, and award-winning poet who lives in Southern California. Her newest children’s book, Sheppard’s Last Lamb, is about a finding your confidence and developing problem solving skills. “Sheppard’s Last Lamb” is illustrated by Alex Worthen.
