This I know

i never know where to start. i want to write about how happy i am and that i feel blessed to be where i am in life right now. i've had many miracles happen to me, and for me. I have had some rough moments that have taught me to be humble, to follow the commandments, and to trust God. i remember being very sick, physically and spiritually at times. Both of which have humbled me. we have those experiences to remember Who God Is, and who we are, that we need Him and we need the Atonement, and that He loves us unconditionally, and when no one else is there, He is. Its at those times we reconnect with our Maker and our Savior. I think God has been very merciful with me, and I am deeply grateful. He is merciful with all of us. How fast we forget His miracles and his mercy in our lives. How easy is it to do what He asks? Compared to what He's done for us, its not difficult at all to follow His commandments. I don't believe in coensidences. I know God Lives, I know He loves us more than anyone could ever love us. We just need to have faith and believe and trust and follow His commandments.

sometimes things are so perfect. and sometimes I don't see it at all.

today

what are the things i wanna keep in my life? what do i wanna let go of? what do i wanna invite?
and how does this happen gracefully?

love

what do we really want? what do i really want? love. and its not that we want it. we need it. and we'll get it in whatever form we choose to. but we also need to give it.

have you ever possessed something so beautiful... as unconditional love?

but then it really isn't a possession is it? because it doesn't exist if its not given.

There is Beauty

There are beautiful experiences to have, beautiful blessings to enjoy, peace to feel, love to give, souls to find, knowledge to gain, help to give, children to teach, relationships to strengthen, talents to develope and enjoy. Beauty is around us, in a kind smile from a stranger, in a dear friend who somehow new what you needed, in the children, in families, in the people who show genuine concern for another. The Spirit of God gives the most beautiful feelings. The earth and sky are beautiful. There is Beauty all around.

General Con. Fall 2009

"I am convinced that there is no simple formula or technique that would immediately allow you to master the ability to be guided by the voice of the Spirit. Our Father expects you to learn how to obtain that divine help by exercising faith in Him and His Holy Son, Jesus Christ. Were you to receive inspired guidance just for the asking, you would become weak and ever more dependent on Them. They know that essential personal growth will come as you struggle to learn how to be led by the Spirit."
"I witness that as you gain experience and success in being guided by the Spirit, your confidence in the impressions you feel can become more certain than your dependence on what you see or hear."

-Elder Richard G. Scott Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Simple ways are not always Easy & Easy ways are not always Simple

Simple being : clear/basic/truth; not elaborate or artificial; plain; unadorned; modest; not complicated; not complex or compound; single; mere; bare: fact; free of deceit or guile; sincere; unconditional; unpretentious: humble or lowly; not mixed.

Easy being : not hard or difficult; free from pain, discomfort, worry, or careproviding; lenient; not difficult to influence or overcome; effortless.

We live in a very easy-seeking world, which often results in very difficult consequences. The very definition of easy is effortless, free from pain (see above). The reason we exist is to love, to progress, and that is not done without effort, pain, discomfort, or some sort of difficult sacrifice.

Being simple is often difficult, but it is the way.