Today during sacrament I was reading President Monson's talk on gratitude from this last conference and it really hit me how much I have to be grateful for. I have found myself getting into the rut of focusing on all the hard and miserable things I have to do and everything that goes wrong in my life, rather than being grateful for all the wonderful things I get to do and the blessings I receive. It was such a good knock on the head to remember all of the good in my life and to focus on it rather than the bad. Then in relief society we read Pres. Monson's talk from the General Relief Society meeting titled "Charity Never Faileth." I would just like to say that I love Pres. Monson. He is amazing and I always gain so much from his talks. "Charity Never Faileth" is one of my favorite talks. It defines charity in such plain terms and teaches you so much about charity and how to have charity. I have to admit I felt a little chastized after reading it, but I am so glad I did! I was not only in a rut about seeing the bad in myself, but starting to pick out the bad in others.I was so grateful that this is the talk we studied in relief society today because it was such a good wake up call for me! If you haven't read this talk - read it!! You can get it from the November Ensign or online at www.lds.org.
So with that here are some of the things I am grateful for this week!
1. My best friend Alichelen came and visited. It was so much fun to have her in town and i'm so grateful for the time we got to spend together!
2. The Gospel. It is so wonderful and it always brings me back to where I need to be and reminds me that I can always be better.
3. Bagels. Random I know, but they are so delicious and I am grateful I have them in my life. Especially Blueberry ones!!
4. Spring days without wind. Yesterday Laren and I took engagement photos in South Jordan and holy cow it was windy!! Not only was my hair everywhere, but it was freezing. It made me so grateful for nice calm sunny days.
5. An education. While going to school and planning a wedding are not ideal and I don't advise it, has made me realize that no matter how hard it gets I would never forgo my education. I am so grateful for the knowledge and wisdom( I hope) I have gained here at BYU. College is hard and there are days that I really just want to lay down and quit, but it has been one of the best experiences of my life. I cannot imagine living without the education I have gained.
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