Urban Poly Princess

Yesterday I thought my rice was done and I opened the pot to eat it with my curry chicken I made BUT I hadn't even turned on the rice pot so I had to wait to eat. I had 4 Chinese roommates, 2 from Taiwan and 2 from Mainland China. One of my roommates from Taiwan used to soak her rice EVERY night before cooking it in the morning. The rice just expands more. It makes it fluffier. So I did a "quick" search on Google and learned it is healthier to soak rice. Alright, I don't think ANYONE does that in Hawaii. It is supposed to be easier to digest.

I woke up on time BUT I REALLY didn't want to get out of bed and workout. I resolved to sleep more AND I was alright with that. I kept thinking payday's tomorrow but it's actually on Wednesday. I haven't been eating well since my money went down. I have a lot of food to eat, I just don't have any fruit-o.k. I have 1 apple left in the fridge. Spinach, and frozen broccoli. I want my Greek yogurt, avocados and protein shakes.

Mosiah 27

14 And again, the angel said: Behold, the Lord hath heard the prayers of his people, and also the prayers of his servant, Alma, who is thy father; for he has prayed with much faith concerning thee that thou mightest be brought to the knowledge of the truth; therefore, for this purpose have I come to convince thee of the power and authority of God, that the prayers of his servants might be answered according to their faith.

I love that because of Alma's faith an angel was sent to his son. Alma the younger responded exactly as he should. Laman and Lemuel had an angel appear to them but they still resisted. I do a lot of complaining like Laman and Lemuel's murmurring. I need to recognize those moments more and resist them. Lehi raised a prophet or Nephi and Laman and Lemuel who consistently chose unrighteousness. If my father came home one day and announced we would be going camping in the wilderness then journeying to a strange land my initial thought is that I'd be the biggest whiner and complainer. I'd like to think instead that I'd feel the spirit and know the truthfulness of my father's insight. I think I would.

An Unspeakable Gift From God - Elder Craig C. Christensen - Presidency of the Seventy

As we talked, it became clear that what was most inspiring to Ben was not what he saw but what he felt—not the physical beauty around us but the still, small voice of the Spirit of God within his heart.

President Joseph Fielding Smith taught that “the Spirit of God speaking to the spirit of man has power to impart truth with greater effect and understanding than the truth can be imparted by personal contact even with heavenly beings.”

The Holy Ghost is a teacher and a revelator. As we study, ponder, and pray about gospel truths, the Holy Ghost enlightens our minds and quickens our understanding. He causes the truth to be indelibly written in our souls and can cause a mighty change to occur in our hearts.

President Thomas S. Monson, who said: “In the performance of our responsibilities, I have learned that when we heed a silent prompting and act upon it without delay, our Heavenly Father will guide our footsteps and bless our lives and the lives of others. I know of no experience more sweet or feeling more precious than to heed a prompting only to discover that the Lord has answered another person’s prayer through you."

I love and am grateful for the spirit.