Beyond The Spacious Building

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Welcome to Beyond the Spacious Building, a space for truth-seeking through exploration and reflection. This blog invites you to look beyond the ordinary and question your perceptions while searching for meaning. Each post aims to reveal deeper aspects of our experiences and shows how curiosity and self-reflection can lead to personal insights. Join me in discovering ideas that promote growth, authenticity, and a deeper connection with the world around us.

  • DNA Evidence and the Book of Mormon: Dna results

    Gospel Topic Essay Book of Mormon and DNA Studies Exploring the origins of Native Americans within the context of the Book of Mormon raises complex questions about history, belief, and cultural narratives. For many Latter-day Saints, teachings about the Lamanites—portrayed as ancestors of Native Americans—have long been a cornerstone of understanding their connection to ancient…

  • Finding gratitude

    Thanksgiving is often a time when we gather with loved ones, share meals, and reflect on what we’re grateful for. But beyond the cozy traditions and abundant tables, gratitude can be a powerful tool for transformation—especially during life’s most challenging seasons. This year, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to embrace gratitude in moments…

  • Questions?: I’ve got answers

    Recently I agreed to do a podcast with a fellow postmo (post mormon). Initially we agreed to do a little Q & A with each other and ask each other 5 questions, which got me thinking… Got Questions? I’ve Got Stories! ✨📝 Life’s been a journey of courage, growth, and starting over—moving states, closing businesses,…

  • “You Have No Real Power”: Lessons from Wicked and Deconstructing My Faith

    I recently watched Wicked, and one scene struck me with a force I didn’t expect. Elphaba, standing face-to-face with the Wizard, declares, “You have no real power.” That moment felt like a mirror of my own journey out of the Mormon Church—one of the hardest, most transformative experiences of my life. Like Elphaba, I once…

  • Perceived Perfection

    “Perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order.” — Anne Wilson Schaef I’ve often been told that I seem to “be able to do it all.” When people ask, “Is there anything you can’t do?” I jokingly respond, “Yeah, I can’t make pumpkin pies!” But the truth behind that perception is more complicated. I was diagnosed…

  • Generational Trauma:Breaking the cycle and Healing the Future

    Generational Trauma: Breaking the Cycle and Healing the Future Generational trauma is a concept that resonates deeply with many of us, whether we recognize it immediately or only after diving into our family histories. It’s the invisible weight we carry—passed down through words, actions, silence, or even unspoken fears. While the experiences of previous generations…

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