Devotional Today was really wonderful. Elder Perkins of the Quorum of the 70 taught from President Monson's October 2008 Conference Address. And I loved the message.
"This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."
I really just love this simple truth from President Monson. It makes me think about priorities and what do I fill my day with? Becoming Christlike is the work of a lifetime but how much of this life am I going to waste with unnecessary frustration, unneeded stress, and focused on worldly things that I can't take with me? I hope that I can try and live in a way that cuts out all of the pressure and anxiety that Satan puts there and replace it with cheerful attitude that comes from gratitude for all the Lord does for me. If we find Joy in the Journey life will become a lot easier. We will be able to recognize the blessings we have, little things that just make us smile and know that it's not worth it to concern ourselves with all the little bumps in the road.
Basically go with the flow, know it's all good and He is there and just enjoy the ride...
Here are a couple of ways to destress and just Happy Up!
Eat This
Wear Your Favorite Color
Stop and look at the clouds for a second
Order dessert then dinner.
Put one of these in your drink, like a quick fix tropical vacation in your cup.
Watch David after the Dentist. You'll laugh guaranteed.
Listen to Bruddah Iz sing Over the Rainbow
Write in Pink ink.
Come to BYU-Hawaii for a day
