Friday, March 15, 2013

Sleeping in!!!

Posted by 2DI4 at 4:41 PM

I looove sleeping!!! Especially after a long night. I slept until 9ish then I started looking for something green. I have A LOT of green. I was sad at first because I don't have money to buy something new in green BUT I have a lot of clothes I forgot I even had. I started to organize my closet according to color and it took awhile. I found a dress I forgot I had. I don't even remember where I bought it. When I put all the green I have together I have waaay more than I supposed. I have 5 green sweaters. 2 of them are cardigan sweaters. I knew I had a lot of black but I have a lot of brown, peach, lavender, blue and a little yellow and red. I know already that I have a lot of clothes. separating these by color is the best way to make my closet more functional. It's annoying to get clothes out of the extreme sides however.

I put my dresses, pants, and skirts in the other closet. It's A LOT easier to get things out of there. I need a better solution for the stuff on the end. If I move a color into the closet with my dresses it'll be a lot easier to take stuff out and to see what clothes I have in there.

I finally finished organizing my shirts and sweaters and came downstairs. I grated a potato and fried spam, eggs, onions, spinach and cheese with it. I also ate 2 avocados with it. I've been watching my Korean drama the flower boy next door. I'm going to do Zumba, lift weights and maybe skate a little while cleaning my kitchen. I did that last night. It was better than nothing. Now I wish my living room had hardwood in it. I don't want to move. If it wasn't for my skating the carpet would be fine BUUUT it's good to have the option to skate in my house. the kitchen is tiny but I did what I could and emptied my dishwasher in my skates. I can find a nice corner in the church parking lot and skate around my car. I'm going to conquer this no matter what asap!!!

Mosiah 24

15 And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea, the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they did submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.
It's weird to read the record because I keep thinking this already happened but then I remember this is the record of the record I'm reading now. I like this scripture because it supports the idea that no matter what happens if we keep the commandments and put the Lord first in our life all will be well and work for our good. As long as we do our part Heavenly Father will support us and bring us the joy we hope to have. This is determined by our valiance. Other people do not determine this, we do. This is hard for me to remember sometimes. I hate thinking my happiness is dependent on someone else but it never is. We need to do what we know we should and then whatever happens as a result of that will lead to our own happiness and joy. Our happiness is determined by our ability to follow the spirit and act on the will of our heavenly father. I'm grateful for this. People are so wishy-washy as am I. God is constant.
Learning With Our Hearts-Walter F. Gonzalez-Presidency of the Seventy
One way to come unto Christ is by seeking to learn essential truths with our hearts. As we do so, impressions that come from God will give us knowledge that we cannot get by any other means. 

He taught that we cannot understand the scriptures completely unless we apply our heart to understanding.
Upon parting, the fox shared a secret with the little prince. He said, “Here is my secret … : It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.”

 God has given us another source for greater knowledge,even knowledge sent from heaven. Our Heavenly Father can give us such knowledge when we navigate the celestial web in our hearts and minds. The Prophet Joseph Smith said that he had “the oldest book in [his] heart, even the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
We access this celestial source when we do things such as reading the scriptures, hearkening to the living prophet, and praying. It is also important to take time to be still and feel and follow the celestial promptings. When we do this, we will “feel and see” things that cannot be learned with modern technology. Once we have some experience in navigating this celestial web, we will discern the truth, even when reading secular history or other topics. The honest seekers of truth will know the truth of all things by the power of the Holy Ghost.
Being quick to remember the Lord by praying “with all the energy of heart” and bringing to mind our spiritual experiences expands our ability to see and feel the things of Christ. Now I ask you:
    I felt and knew of a surety the things that I could not have learned in any other way. Such a memory is reason for everlastinggratitude and strengthens me in hard times.
    Those who receive knowledge not from flesh and blood but from our Heavenly Father do know of a surety that Jesus is the Christ and this is His Church. That very knowledge provides strength to make necessary changes to come unto Christ.
    It's difficult for me to get why people largely ignore their feelings when they are what motivates anyone to action. How someone feels inside is what people respond to whether they have the gospel in their lives or not. A baby evokes love and happiness even if you aren't a parent. Everyone feels this then why doesn't everyone recognize and seek to develop their spiritual state. Even without a knowledge of the gospel or any concept of the plan of salvation, there has to be a recognition of the dominance and power of feelings. How can you not know there must be something more.
    I've never had to search. I don't have all the answers but I know where to find the answer to anything and I know what I need to do to live well, to be happy. As demonstrated by the story of the little prince Elder Gonzalez references in his talk, other people also recognize how important it is to feel something, to know something in your heart. 
    Loving someone is so powerful. It is something that is undeniable and EVERYONE feels that whether it's for their parents, children or boyfriend. It's not hard for me to see why this is part of our divine nature or that EVERYONE has this capacity. I love my family so much. Of course it's meant to be eternal. Of course this gives us the desire to have our own families and develop these characteristics even more. It is what we were intended to have, to seek for and to become.
    I'll probably attend our regional mid-singles activity the St. Patrick's Day movie tonight. I haven't seen that old movie. I don't need to look for green, I have a lot to choose from.









     

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