1* Life is beautiful and sacred. My sister-in-law just had her second little angel yesterday. I could not be more ecstatic. she is absolutely perfect. We are dying to meet her. Marisa is the sweetest of mothers and it has been so fun to watch their little family grow! Isn't it amazing God gives us the ability to bring children into this world?! Being a wife and mother is her top priority; she truly exemplifies the sacredness and joy that is found in motherhood. It makes me even more excited to be a mother oneday. An iPhone pic they sent us yesterday:
2* I feel like the older I get, the faster time goes. Time is money (B. Franklin) Time can often get the best of us and before we know it, we are in a different place doing things we never thought we would be doing. I was reminded how precious time is on Tuesday, when my application for graduation was approved. I am graduating from BYU. I walk in 3 weeks. (WHAT?!) where did the time go? I still remember running around like hooligans my freshmen year--sleeping little, laughing often, and loving the first years of growing independence. I was so young but so ready to grow. Two days ago, many of us from our freshmen clan reunited for the first time--after years spent apart. My time at BYU is just about done--I cannot believe it! Yes, what I thought would last eternity has ended a new chapter awaits me. Time will not wait for us--don't procrastinate what you can do today!
3*kind words go along way. Speak kind words. I can't count how many times a simple comment or compliment has been a highlight of an entire day (thank you). Saying and receiving kindness brings joy.
4* "Don't let your search for a happy ending get in the way of living a happy life." Or as Oprah says, "You can have it all, just not all at once." Enjoy the chapter of life you are in now! It is so easy to look ahead and plan for everything we ever want to do in life. We are told to seize the day--not seize everything in your life all at once-->that would be utter chaos. Oftentimes, I have to remind myself that I cannot sing all verses of my song at once. Life is for living and experiencing--what good would it do if it all happened at once? be patient. Live in the moments. Let the beauty of life envelope you every once in awhile.
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6* "Don't be held down by what you cannot control." Forgive, and you will be set free. I am not one to get easily upset or angered. but I am not perfect. there is one thing that can really test my patience and that is when someone deeply hurts a loved one of mine. At these times, I try to foster extra love and charity in my heart because not forgiving is like putting poison in your veins-it only hurts you. I hate when these feelings arise. oftentimes the only thing we can change about hurtful situations is our own attitudes. Forgiveness is not easy to do (and for some it takes time) but it is necessary to live a life filled with happiness.
"A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge."-Carlyle
7* "Avoid at all cost, any pessimistic, negative, or criticizing thoughts. If you cannot cut them out, they will do you harm." Give yourself a break! I saw this little message (below) on Instagram this week and loved it. Who isn't hard on themselves once in awhile? Or maybe it is just me but I can definitely be my own bully. a lot of self harm comes from comparing ourselves to others. for me, I am very hard on myself and it is easy to point out everything that is "wrong" or needs to be better but when we focus more on the things we have to be grateful for, we are promising ourselves a better life.
8* Families can be together forever. one of our dear family friends from over a decade ago ( in Colorado) just lost their son and brother to a motorcycle accident last night. My heart has been sick thinking about this. Whether you are welcoming a new member to a family as my sister-in-law did or bearing the burden of witnessing a loved one leave, I have a strong testimony that families can be together forever. I am so grateful for mine and I want to tell them I love them as much as I can. (Look at the post above for the funeral.)
sorry for this random post of life lesson-randomness--these are things I learned or was reminded of this week.
Life is so very lovely. Life is also so very hard. but life is always worth living. Keeps your heads up brave ones.
Cheers to enjoying the journey and learning along the way!
Beautiful Truth. You are so wise my friend. And I love you.
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