Be Kind to Yourself, Beloved Child of God

“It’s taken me a long time to discover how to become the person that I should be. I’ve grown up feeling a lot of shame, not belonging, and feeling like I don’t fit in. I have discovered that many of my external challenges stem from unresolved internal conflicts, such as resentments, childhood wounds, and carried shame.
“I know each of us have our own trials and struggles but for me, recognizing that Jesus Christ gave the perfect example, I don’t question His love for me, but at times, I’ve had a hard time accepting that love in myself. Through my art, I hope to inspire others to seek wholeness and oneness, to reflect inward and ask, am I at peace within?”
- Tyran
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[@Thischannelismyne]

I can relate to his story. Not being good at sports kept me on the outside of social groups in the church. I often felt "What is wrong with me? Why am I not good enough?". The day I realized that there was nothing wrong with me was the day I heard Him say "You are good enough. You have always been good enough. You are my son and I love you."

[@ElderMaruri]

We cannot be good enough at everything. Discrimination may happen on a court or pitch or at a Differential Equations class. It may happen in the Church or at other places. But, IT MUST NOT HAPPEN ANYWHERE. I solemnly testify that each of us will be held accountable for every discriminatory action or omission when presented before our Redeemer and Judge Jesus Christ. We, as members of the Church, have made a covenant with God to love everyone as Jesus Christ loves us. "But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." (Matthew 18:6). "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." (Matthew 25:40)

[@brentgarner3143]

I can relate, I'm 57 years old and struggled with the same thing, until I met the Missionaries learned about Jesus Christ and the Restored Gospel what a difference it has made in my life I was baptized 11 27 21 so grateful the Heavenly Father sent Missionaries to my door

[@amandadangerfieldpiano]

I'm so glad that that made a difference for you! ❤

[@LiveHappy76]

Happy recent baptism anniversary, Brent! Jesus is our truest Friend!

[@judithbrown24]

That is exactly why we all need the Gospel in our lives!!

[@bonniemellor5602]

thanks for sharing, you are inspiring

[@suebamford4763]

My iPad played up and put thumbs down. 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫I meant thumbs up.🤗🤗🤗

[@baileyarmour6132]

This is a beautiful testimony. The artwork is stunning. I'm grateful to Tyran for his vulnerability and for sharing his talent.

[@josettejoy6003]

This video runs deep inside me. I struggle with the misconception that if I am kind to myself, if I try to see the good in myself, then I'm being arrogant. That's not true. It can be hard to be humble while allowing yourself to feel good about who you are. Jesus doesn't want you to be so humble that you can't love yourself. Thank you for making this.🥰

[@josephinerogers79]

I once heard humility is seeing yourself and others the way God sees us. I feel this is true. He sees us as equals and loves us all, especially our uniqueness and differences. He sees our good and our potential and roots for us. He doesn't look down on us if we make mistakes, but encourages us to keep trying. He knows we have every hope in the world because of the infinite atonement of his Son Jesus Christ for all of us. We are all children of God who loves us and when we see ourselves and others this way it is both humbling and helps us feel love for ourselves and others.

[@lauramolen9453]

I have struggled with the same issue. 😔

[@notthatseanbean]

Oh, little brother, I love you. Thank you for sharing your feelings and struggles. I see you, and you are a beloved Child of God. I've no doubt we hung out before heading down here. Thank you for bringing visibility and understanding to well-intending people who don't have exposure or opportunity to understand your unique traits. Hugs, through the comments section.

[@MariaEckersley]

This is such a beautiful response. I was struggling to articulate my thoughts and then stumbled upon your comment. It's perfect and loaded with so much warmth and grace. I learned from you and this incredible artist today!

[@lightscenters111]

Ditto @MariaEckersley. Ditto @notthatseanbean. I see the good in everyone else but me. I’m an artist, and art teacher, an herbalist, and on and on. I didn’t always fit in to norms. I wanted to be normal and fit. Watching you, really touched me. You have a beautiful talent. So glad you use it.

[@ethanseely1898]

I love this message! We are all children of God, and he loves us, and wants us to love ourselves.

[@EricHansenHaiTech]

Treat yourself the way Jesus would treat you: with honesty, compassion, and an eye toward your eternal potential.

[@Glen.Danielsen]

It really lights my fire to see someone use their amazing craft to bless us all. And this one especially now.

[@raulcervantes5108]

That is a beautiful piece of art you created into a mural, as well as the thought behind it, at my age now ( 67 ) I still struggle to see the beauty in me that so many others around me see that our Heavenly Father created in me, so in my daily prayers I ask my Heavenly Father to bless me and allow me to see myself through his eyes 👀 so that I’m able to see myself as he does and recognize all the talents and beauty he has created in me as well as the tools that are available to me to help me develop those beauties and talents within me and magnify them and use them for good, and I also know without a doubt that God does NOT create no junk 😅, keep doing what your doing and moving forward with your eyes on our lord and savior Jesus Christ who will leads to our Heavenly Father if we let him 👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼… watching from Playa del Carmen Mexico 🇲🇽 👋🏼🫶🏼

[@RubyB-hb6hd]

This is beautiful thought, which I never considered. Thank you for sharing

[@doreenburdett9991]

What a beautiful testimony you have, brother! Isn’t it an amazing blessing that we have been given to know we are so loved by God!! Without that knowledge, I don’t know how people go on in their life. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, we have been given toolsets (scriptures, Conference, Church meetings, other people’s testimonies, church magazines) just to names a few! A picture is worth a thousand words….just like this young man has said through his mural, “I have worth…I have value….I am loved”!!!

[@millenialhymns]

Artists are always on the "outside" yet they are the ones that bring us the most joy. But perhaps they aren't outside.. they just rise above the crowd and are seen as beacons of light. 😌

[@ashleyboyack4]

This video touched me deeply. Thank you for sharing your story and for sharing your beauty with the world. You have a gift beyond the gifts of so many…. Thank you for finding the strength to know who you are and for sharing so freely! My heart is full.

[@melaniemilby8115]

I Love this beautiful message. Christ’s compassion for us is so powerful and he calls us to live with hope and faith and love so that healing can happen from the inside and give light to all!

[@hopeeternal6450]

Being insightful and sensitive to helping others become inspired, is a Beautiful thing.

[@nadsonribeiro9263]

That’s a masterpiece for sure! Thank you for your testimony and for truly knowing who you are.

[@thinkyoung]

Thank you for sharing your story - your struggle. Your mural is amazing, inspiring and uplifting - - as you are.

[@mandyz5045]

Beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences, your art, and your testimony. Being kind to ourselves can be a huge struggle for many of us. Thank you for reminding us that we are worth it.

[@katherinem.4414]

I once asked a friend’s mother what might be the best church book that I should read first. She gave me the book to borrow, “The Gift of Self” by Marion D. Hanks. I loved that book, and I think it helped me to become what I did…just someone who wants to give and help others. I really admire you for your gift of art. I loved art when I was in grade school, and took it in high school, one class in college, then had two private teachers later in life. I got a mental illness, and my confidence to do art by myself has not been as much, it seems I have to be in a class, or with a teacher, so I admire you for nurturing that gift on your own. I used to as a preschooler!! And as a child, I made things for my mom, like cards for special days, and once for both my mom and dad, for their anniversary. And for the family once. Very small, but my rendition of art then. Later in class or lessons, I did some paintings and drawings, and some on my own. I want to do it again. I am not well much of the time, and I have PTSD, so the sensitivity has been affected, but my bishop said to try my art. I am just looking for the right way that will help me to not get overwhelmed, but to be consistent at it, maybe taking breaks now and then, but coming back to it. I learned to love to sew, and to play the piano. I have also enjoyed the guitar. And I loved ballet, social and folk dancing. Art is something I want to go back to. It is core to being creative, and ballet is core to other kinds of dance and even helps with athletics!! I was not great at drama. My only experience in a play was as an old lady who said very few words. But it was still fun. Looking forward to getting well, and back to my art.

[@shawndeljackson]

GOD BLESS YOU JESUS LOVES AND SO DO I!!! YOUR CREATIVITY IS AMAZING, DO NOT GIVE UP ON YOURSELF. WITHOUT YOU, HOW COULD YOU BE YOU ?

[@carriesutter1165]

What an amazing work of art and timely testimony. Needed this today

[@rob_creer19]

I love this art, it made me think of the scripture in Isaiah, where God will "appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness" Isaiah 61:3

[@godzilla0083]

Tyran is an incredible human being. God gave him this talent to paint for himself and especially for others. Very peaceful.

[@princesstelimena2887]

LOVE THIS! The mural is so beautiful and has such a great message! I really liked hearing what Tyran had to say. I can definitely relate to a lot of it. Thank you for sharing this! This new street art series is amazing!

[@scottsoward]

The beauty of the world is in the diversity of creation.

[@justzach253]

Love it. It's great to be remained that we all need to love our selves. To me the fire felt like the contempt we have for ourselves and the plant represents how we need to grow to love ourselves.

[@DaisyMay222]

Soo beautiful! Thank you for sharing your story! I personally needed this message! Life can be lonely at times, but you helped me to see I’m not alone! So, thank you! 🙏🏻

[@hoffmanakify]

I hope you are finding that peace within as well. Such a beautiful piece of your heart and soul you've put on displays for all to see and grow from. ❤

[@lorblacor]

Thank you so much for this beautiful and genuinely loving video. I'm so grateful for the extraordinary example you are and the way you are teaching and exemplifying truth and Christ-like love.

[@hopeeternal6450]

Gorgeous! Amen to your message❤

[@JackieLarose]

You are good enough you are unique and special. It is hip to be a square. Look at. You fingers are they all alike . As love in says your a superstar!!!!!!

[@holacasita1979]

Its only recently that I've learned the idea of loving yourself, being enough for yourself, is possible because of our Savior. Thru His atoning power He makes us enough... and gives us the power to be kind to ourselves. They go hand in hand. God loves you, you are enough. He can make you whole

[@bobbiemurray3354]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talents!

[@naturalme9620]

This is just me, I have so much fire burning within, but I kept asking how do I feel so much comfort in the midst of all of this. Truly God is always there to comfort us in the midst of our trials, if we stay glued to him by daily scripture study and constant prayer, we come to understand his love as we trust him more

[@pleasertoleader]

Amazing video and content. Art and being real. Thanks for your testimony and showing vulnerability

[@guardianangel9517]

You came to me (on my phone) at a really perfect time my brother🫂 Was having a VERY difficult morning mentally and spiritually, but your words and your art gave me some needed peace. THANK YOU 💜🙏🏻

[@elkboy2538]

I need to remember this video. Thank you.

[@CoolBreezeAnthony]

I like wall murals. You have great courage and I admire you for that. Peace to you brother.

[@JB-lr9he]

This is a beautiful message, a beautiful mural and and even more beautiful Child of God. Much love to you Tyran

[@Anabellation89]

I believe it’s difficult to sometimes doubt of our self worth , and not comparing is hard. In my case is being unmarried at the age of 34, I have done a lot of self love for years but I believe that being in a waiting season and putting many efforts demotivates us and make us fall apart from god sometimes. Specially as in my case it’s something I have prayed for since I am a child but it is what it is.

[@josephinerogers79]

I had an amazing Bishop that didn't get married until about that age or older and he was in a very happy marriage with about 4 or 5 beautiful kids. Sometimes the best things are the ones we wait for. I hope the time you're meant to find her and other things in your life will be soon and I commend you for your faith. 🙏

[@Fatboy53]

Thank you for your testimony. You count. Everyone counts.

[@pearldrops1975]

Tyran, you have a gift. YOU are a gift & you are perfect & whole in Christ exactly as you are. Thank you for sharing your art & your heart. Yours is a mission to touch & inspire others...& I would say it's going beautifully. ✨️💖🙏💖✨️

[@amandadangerfieldpiano]

What a beautiful video and testimony of the peace and love we can receive from Jesus Christ.

[@nathanbanks2935]

Thanks for sharing Tyran! I have several disabilities, and I felt like because of the Covid 19 pandemic, my mental state has really been effected. I feel like I left a part of myself back in 2019. Fun things like going on trips which I loved to go on pre- Covid, now seem like burdens. Sometimes I beat myself up so to speak, because of not being more motivated to do the many things I used to do, and that I struggle with doing now. Thankfully Jesus Christ has been with me throughout all these trials, and I'm learning to trust in him, and believe he has promised blessings for me. I know that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is true, and has all the eternal ordinances and covenants that can make these endless blessings a reality!

[@chinpurin4162]

I love this message, We are all children of God.

[@John-jh9ud]

It doesn't matter who we are or who we think we are, we all need to be perfected in Christ.

[@Light_thru528]

ACCEPT YOURSELF. LOVE YOURSELF

[@christinachef]

Absolutly Beautiful artwork. Thank you for sharing your talents and your story.

[@Mike-rt2vp]

The lord giveth and the lord taketh away. It's hard to just to give when things are taken so often.

[@alchemenergyacademy6231]

It’s impossible to love ourselves in the way that we’ve been commanded to do so, without knowing God, and knowing his love for us. Everything else is just a worldly fake love.

[@av2155]

Your the most beautiful fairy princess I have ever seen❤❤❤❤ never change please you are more than enough

[@rmsf1072]

A Prince in God's Kingdom 🌟

[@sarahwitney6751]

Wow, what great video! Just want to say that that guy seems super cool, and I super love your art! The mural is beautiful and I love the meaning behind it. I also really loved the sculpture of the homeless man on the bench who was Jesus. I don't know who did that one, but I thought it was also very meaningful. I'm also super grateful that the church is putting out more and more things about this. I definitely struggled with loving myself sometimes, and I think that's something that a lot of us have a hard time with. I think in the Quest for perfection sometimes it can be easy to forget that it's not a short-term race it's a long term, and all of it is impossible anyway without Jesus Christ - so there's no point many ourselves up about it! He loves us and is merciful and wants to help us succeed. I really appreciate all the churches reminders about that!

[@laveniajohnson2283]

I love the message of this beautiful piece of art, and I love that it is located where people can see it and feel loved and valued.

[@nicklund667]

I really love this message especially because I am going through a lot of similar feelings right now. Thank you!

[@bubbalicious797]

I admire all artists. It's very good of him to share his feelings and talents with his community and with the world. It is an act of bravery and a lesson to us all to try to treat each other better. And true peace can only be found in Jesus Christ, our true friend, our Lord and Savior.

[@barupp123]

Beautiful video. Tyran, thank you for sharing your amazing talent and your testimony of being a child of God! You are enough exactly the way you are!

[@debbiebeck4986]

Wow!!! That mural is so beautiful ❤️ I love it!!!

[@misfyresalot]

I long for that inner piece...😢

[@nealfry2230]

amen Brother.

[@debbiebeck4986]

Thank you for being authentic. I can tell you really are awesome. God and the Savior will bless and guide you.

[@TB-ky7de]

That mural is really beautiful.

[@neahughes1579]

Wow, he is so talented! My first thought when I saw the painting was, “That looks just like Oyoyo Bonner” and it was!! Thank you for letting your light shine!!

[@carolbridger3048]

Thank you. Your talents in art as well as painting your tender heart through words.

[@suebrown3194]

Visual art can be so powerful.

[@nanapapa3299]

Thank you so much! Such a beautiful message! So important! Love and kindness for oneself. ❤

[@noahheaton4005]

Thank you for sharing your powerful story and testimony Tyran! Incredible work.

[@crxtodd16]

I love this... Be kind to yourself.

[@nemofat]

Absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing this window into your experience with Christ.

[@RealHumanHeart]

Maybe it’s just me but instead of a house I see the word “FEEL” causing a fire in the heart. In a world where men are taught that feelings make them weak and it is said that you can’t trust the feelings of your heart, I think it’s even more important that we break down the barriers that prevent us from being able to feel, and let our hearts be open. It is healing to ourselves and those around us and can truly create a beautiful fire in our hearts once we let our hearts feel. Love the mural and the message!

[@paulagraves6517]

All so true. Knowing and truly believing that God loves you gives you a unique confidence that matures you and frees you from the world. You are less likely to contend with others or stress unnecessarily, frees you from addictive behaviors, including stress and emotional eating. As it is written, “ know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.”

[@LittleTFam]

Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@hennore]

Beautiful story! Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your gifts with us 🙏🏾

[@Austar7]

I sometimes struggle with being kind to myself. In fact, I criticize myself at some point at least once or twice maybe every single day. But thank you for this message. 😊

[@imprimis]

The art is beautiful. The model is beautiful. The artist is beautiful. The message is beautiful. The public reception is beautiful. The video is beautiful. Very well done and thank you to all.

[@juliejohnson6615]

So very beautiful and amazing, spiritual testimony of self and love!

[@marissaferrin2549]

I love the symbolism, ashes to beauty. Thank you for sharing your gifts.

[@loversdontH8]

I’ve always felt “different.” I still do. However, it has been instructive, teaching me compassion for others who may feel unimportant or that they don’t belong. I just want to wrap my arms around this man and thank him for his beautiful and important contribution to the world. Love this message. ❤

[@davidbingham7404]

Thanks for sharing your talents, love the picture you painted on the wall and how you talked about your inner feelings, I can say , I feel the same way at times. I need to be kind to myself and other's. Keep up the grreat work that you are doing. 🥰🥰❤🧡💛💚💜🤟🤟.

[@user-oe2mt1cs6i]

I admire you so much. Your talent is beyond beautiful. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of peace & hope to all. I absolutely love it. Even more however , i love your inner strength & perspective. You are 100% correct, you are very loved & appreciated by our Heavenly Father. To have courage when life is easy is good, but to show courage when life is challenging, shows great strength. Bless you always 💛

[@jilledens5109]

This is a beautiful message and the mural is breathtaking. What a strong and talented young man!

[@kat8051]

Gracias por tu compartir tus sentimientos y experiencia..siento mucho que otros no pudieran verte como eres, eres simplemente genial ❤un abrazo para tí

[@julianareynolds9669]

This is such a sweet, touching story! I love the symbolism you have created with this piece of art and love how you made it your own! Such a beautiful piece too! Beautifully done!

[@11ccch]

mission accomplished, it is truly uplifting for me. i can totally relate with you, i totally get it, acting like something I'm not, forcing myself to like stuff i actually hate just to be accepted, I.. really went through a hard time with that, and it's sad to think that i wasn't kind to myself, i was actually my biggest hater. But thank God I realized who i am, and the potential and divinity I own. Now I dont mind others, i don't wanna be who others want me to be, now, my only goal and, a very fulfilling goal is be what God wants, accept his will and live like his son did, and like all those prophets of the book of Mormon. thankusomuch

[@EmergencyTemporalShift]

Very nice message ❤

[@coreygrua3271]

Spot on. And what a gifted artist.

[@lilyfinlinson1497]

This message is beautiful! In a world that is constantly comparing and telling us that we're not good enough, I'm grateful to have a Savior who is consistently reminding us that we are. We are given these gifts from God to use for good and I'm astounded to see that Tyran is using it to spread a positive message of loving yourself. I know that as we remember who we are, we will never forget the purpose of why we are here.

[@kathealey]

Thank you for blessing the lives of so many who pass by your beautiful art! This is your testimony and your spiritual gift to share that no one else can share the way you do. You are an instrument in the Lord's hands. I'm grateful you have listened to that calling, have accepted it, and are magnifying it!

[@ericanderson6655]

Beautiful message and mural, thanks so much!

[@deniseclaudio7121]

Thank you sharing your story, I can feel your love of the Savior. Its so true we all have different struggles. You are brave and so inspiring! I want to be best friends with you! ❤❤seriously! Love your sister in Christ Denise

[@itsnotatoomer7205]

Beautiful testimony, amazing talent! ❤

[@jaklumen]

"Fairy Princess". Wow. Reminds me of being bullied in middle school, which was over 35 years ago. Anyways, art is a part of my essence; I'm from a family of artists. Some are known, like Don and Toby Bluth, but a lot of us just do it for our own joy and happiness. The icon in my profile is my artist's trademark. I hope this dude's older brothers are supportive of his work and less worried now of any perceived effeminate behaviors he may have. His creative vision and expression are much more important personality traits. Hopefully they can see him more like Father and Master Jesus do, in time.

[@rmsf1072]

A Prince in God's Kingdom 🌟

[@eugenianovillo4136]

Be kind to yourself, Jesus Christ will always be so❤

[@deegold6233]

That is a masterpiece and I admire you for your beautiful testimony. Stay strong my brother, the promises of the covenant are real and the Savior does redeem. Life may have been painful, but the Lord heals all wounds. 🙏❤

[@jenniferjohnson5064]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@2EternityButterflies]

This was very inspiring and reflects the love of God.

[@thelearningisinteresting6143]

I love your story and art work. It is inspiring! Thank you also for people who filmed your story. Love church videos and people who have faith and share it with others. I am a member myself and I am from Ukraine. I moved to another country and have seen the Lords hand a lot in my life through experiences that I had. But today was a hard day and I watched this video and Oh my!!! This is amazing!!!! I think your artwork has a bit deeper personal meaning for me. I love good art:) The woman that you drew represents me. Sometimes I feel like I have a fire inside me and a lot of worries about my home, but in the end I try to plant something good. I am trying to share love, kindness and compassion.(even sometimes it doesn't work out the way I want). Well anyway, thank you so much, I can relate to your story in a lot of different ways. Thank you so much for sharing this with other and being brave to speak and keep believing! I admire such people! You are amazing! (And the people who make videos "huge thank you" to you because you are not even imagining how much good you are doing)

[@doa2758]

The art is wonderful - the message is uplifting and applies to each person that each is a beloved son or daughter of God. Thank you for sharing the message and your art.

[@deborahwolff5651]

Peer pressure is stressful. Everyone is different and has to find their true self

[@deborahwolff5651]

Art is a great way to express yourself

[@vickieruggles3875]

It is now 1050am. This is a beautiful expression of the Lord's love ! I love you Tyler!! I am so proud of you!! I can relate deeply. All I can do is pray for my son❤❤.

[@loveandbeloved5497]

Thank you!! Thank you for sharing your story. Your artwork is beautiful, and it comes from God's hands through you. My own thoughts of self worth increased watching your video. Peace.

[@SatisFactory360]

I absolutely love this. Everything about this.

[@LevitheLibrarian]

Jesus loves you

[@hectoraugustocruzalonso455]

I think it's going to have a good answer from the people in the neighborhood.