January 26, 2011
January 22, 2011
I've been thinking...
I have been working all weekend and it's given me a lot of thinking time. And this is what I've been thinking about... I need a few more resolutions!
I've been feeling like something's missing in my life and I couldn't really figure it out. Then last night it struck me... I feel like I don't invite the spirit into my life enough! I thought about it a little harder, read some scriptures about the spirit and came to a few conclusions.
a) I'm not reading my scriptures or saying my prayers enough to make it effective. I do it... but not vigilantly and not with purpose. What am I gonna do about it? I'll tell you!
- I put up a lovely reminder which I will lay my eyes on every morning and every night! Plus, it makes my wall look pretty.
I've been feeling like something's missing in my life and I couldn't really figure it out. Then last night it struck me... I feel like I don't invite the spirit into my life enough! I thought about it a little harder, read some scriptures about the spirit and came to a few conclusions.
a) I'm not reading my scriptures or saying my prayers enough to make it effective. I do it... but not vigilantly and not with purpose. What am I gonna do about it? I'll tell you!
- I put up a lovely reminder which I will lay my eyes on every morning and every night! Plus, it makes my wall look pretty.
- I am going to think about my day and actually study things that I have questions about.
- Along with my scriptures, I am going to study the words of the Prophets
- Lastly, my patriarchal blessing will become a daily read as well
b) I'm not monitoring my entertainment as well as I should. I'm not exactly watching rated R movies all the time, but I'm guilty of watching PG-13 movies that aren't the best PG-13 movies ever. I'm pretty sure some of them drive away the spirit. Whether it's violence, language, sensuality, I don't need to be watching it. I learned from a dear friend that the spirit is very sensitive and can be gone in an instant. So what am I gonna do about it? I'll tell you!
- I'm going to watch primarily PG and G movies (Tangled anyone?) I'll watch some PG-13 movies here and there, but unless I know it's super clean, I'll refrain.
- I'm just not going to watch as many movies in general. There are so many other things I could be doing with my time instead of watching TV.
- Lastly, all of these things apply to Television shows too. Goodbye CSI!
c) I don't listen to very much church music. Given I don't listen to much music at all, but when I do I think I'll strive to listen to piano pieces or church songs as opposed to lots of rock, pop and such. I'll still listen to fun pop! Just not as much.
- Cleaned my iPod out and removed stuff I never listen to and stuff I shouldn't listen to
- Got some church music from my roommate, as well as LOTS of Disney!!!! Woot!
d) I don't serve those around me as much as I could. The very soul of the Gospel comes from loving one another! And what is a perfect way to show someone that you love them? By serving them! So.... here's what I'll do!
- When I have the thought to do something nice for someone, I'll do it! No second thought!
- I'll keep an eye on my friends to see if they need anything from me! If they do, I'll come to their rescue.
- Be nice to people at work even if I'm grumpy. They might be having a hard day too and the least I can do is help them out.
I'm actually really excited to start this! I'm thinking that it will have some good effects on my life. I know I'm busy with work and school, but nothing should be keeping my from the Lord. <3>
- Along with my scriptures, I am going to study the words of the Prophets
- Lastly, my patriarchal blessing will become a daily read as well
b) I'm not monitoring my entertainment as well as I should. I'm not exactly watching rated R movies all the time, but I'm guilty of watching PG-13 movies that aren't the best PG-13 movies ever. I'm pretty sure some of them drive away the spirit. Whether it's violence, language, sensuality, I don't need to be watching it. I learned from a dear friend that the spirit is very sensitive and can be gone in an instant. So what am I gonna do about it? I'll tell you!
- I'm going to watch primarily PG and G movies (Tangled anyone?) I'll watch some PG-13 movies here and there, but unless I know it's super clean, I'll refrain.
- I'm just not going to watch as many movies in general. There are so many other things I could be doing with my time instead of watching TV.
- Lastly, all of these things apply to Television shows too. Goodbye CSI!
c) I don't listen to very much church music. Given I don't listen to much music at all, but when I do I think I'll strive to listen to piano pieces or church songs as opposed to lots of rock, pop and such. I'll still listen to fun pop! Just not as much.
- Cleaned my iPod out and removed stuff I never listen to and stuff I shouldn't listen to
- Got some church music from my roommate, as well as LOTS of Disney!!!! Woot!
d) I don't serve those around me as much as I could. The very soul of the Gospel comes from loving one another! And what is a perfect way to show someone that you love them? By serving them! So.... here's what I'll do!
- When I have the thought to do something nice for someone, I'll do it! No second thought!
- I'll keep an eye on my friends to see if they need anything from me! If they do, I'll come to their rescue.
- Be nice to people at work even if I'm grumpy. They might be having a hard day too and the least I can do is help them out.
I'm actually really excited to start this! I'm thinking that it will have some good effects on my life. I know I'm busy with work and school, but nothing should be keeping my from the Lord. <3>
January 4, 2011
2011 update!
- i absolutely love Tangled, The Dark Knight and Despicable Me
- i love the Hunger Games series
- Flamin' hot cheetos are still the bomb
- I'm very excited for this Winter semester; two English classes, a history class, a peace building class and orchestra!
- i'm excited that I will be writing and supporting two missionaries this year, both very incredible guys who I really look up to, Elders McCarrey and Stout!
- I have an amazing family back home who I recieve support from everyday! I love them very much; particularly my niece and nephew! {soon to be niece's}
- I am attending byu-hawaii and LOVE IT
- Water is the most amazing thing ever! I drink it alot!
- I still to this day love Batman, in every way, shape and form
- i'm loving the single life ;)
- I'm rockin' bangs!!!!
- I'm almost done with another journal :)
- i love "Disney Apples to Apples" and "Things"
- Surfing is a new "I have to!"
- I've started writing again... it'll be easier when my laptop is working again!
- Only the Tangled Soundtrack and Firework by Katy Perry have been played on my iPod recently
- Snickers and Reese's cups are SOOOO amazing!
- I'm cravin' sun!
- i am a beloved daughter of God
- I am very blessed to be where I am today and I am eternally grateful to my Heavenly Father for helping me get this far :)
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