Today was such an amazing Thanksgiving and I have soo much to be grateful for. Lately, I think gratitude is something I could have a lot more of. Today was a great day to take a step back, look at the big picture, and reflect on on the many blessings/everyone and everything I have to be grateful for.
Something I have been focusing on studying this past week and trying to implement in my life is focusing more on the things in life that matter most. I've reading and rereading President Uchtdorf's talk "Of Things That Matter Most." Sometimes I get a little caught up the rush of life, not realizing that life doesn't have to be going a million miles per hour. Life isn't about constantly checking off our to-do list or wanting to things to go at our pace. President Uchtdorf's advice is: "We would do well to slow down a little, proceed at the optimum speed for our circumstances, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that mater most... diligently doing the things that matter most will lead us to the Savior of the world." I was thinking today and I think gratitude better becomes apart of someone's nature when they really focus on the important things in life, rather than getting caught up in the haste in life. I think that's how I can personally develop a better attitude of gratitude in my life. Focusing on the essentials and the things that matter most is what can bring us true happiness, help us forget ourselves and more fully serve others around us. All of this can help us develop more of a grateful heart and attitude in life.
In a talk a while back, President Eyring talked about keeping a journal and asking ourselves "Have I seen the hand of the Lord in my life today?" I was sitting in my family room today and looking at all the amazing people, things, and knowledge, especially of the gospel, I have in my life. The Lord's hand is definitely in my life on a daily basis. This Thanksgiving has taught me that I need to slow down, open my eyes and ears a little more, and more fully recognize the Lord's hand in my life. Our Heavenly Father and Savior are aware of each of us and know exactly what each of us needs and even know our greatest desires. If we slow down a bit, recognize the hands of the Lord, and focus on what matter most, then we will achieve the greatest happiness in life. So let us all have a better attitude of grattitude. I know I could I can and have the desire to improve in this area, along with others. I know that slowing down and focusing on the things that matter most will definitely help in being more grateful.
Something I have been focusing on studying this past week and trying to implement in my life is focusing more on the things in life that matter most. I've reading and rereading President Uchtdorf's talk "Of Things That Matter Most." Sometimes I get a little caught up the rush of life, not realizing that life doesn't have to be going a million miles per hour. Life isn't about constantly checking off our to-do list or wanting to things to go at our pace. President Uchtdorf's advice is: "We would do well to slow down a little, proceed at the optimum speed for our circumstances, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that mater most... diligently doing the things that matter most will lead us to the Savior of the world." I was thinking today and I think gratitude better becomes apart of someone's nature when they really focus on the important things in life, rather than getting caught up in the haste in life. I think that's how I can personally develop a better attitude of gratitude in my life. Focusing on the essentials and the things that matter most is what can bring us true happiness, help us forget ourselves and more fully serve others around us. All of this can help us develop more of a grateful heart and attitude in life.
In a talk a while back, President Eyring talked about keeping a journal and asking ourselves "Have I seen the hand of the Lord in my life today?" I was sitting in my family room today and looking at all the amazing people, things, and knowledge, especially of the gospel, I have in my life. The Lord's hand is definitely in my life on a daily basis. This Thanksgiving has taught me that I need to slow down, open my eyes and ears a little more, and more fully recognize the Lord's hand in my life. Our Heavenly Father and Savior are aware of each of us and know exactly what each of us needs and even know our greatest desires. If we slow down a bit, recognize the hands of the Lord, and focus on what matter most, then we will achieve the greatest happiness in life. So let us all have a better attitude of grattitude. I know I could I can and have the desire to improve in this area, along with others. I know that slowing down and focusing on the things that matter most will definitely help in being more grateful.
I'm so grateful for so many things. Here are a couple of them...
1) The gospel
2) A loving Heavenly Father who loves all of us perfectly
3) Our Savior and the Atonement
4) A loving and supporting family, especially my parents
5) Being adopted into a wonderful family that have the blessings and knowledge of the gospel
6) Being sealed to my parents and siblings
7) The scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon
8) Modern day prophets and apostles
9) The best friends anyone could asked for who love, support, and help me in my life
10) My family living so close to BYU
11) BYU and the oppotunity to gain an education
12) My church leaders
13) Having a job
14) Fun
15) The outdoors and everything beautiful about the world
16) Skiing
17) Traveling and the opportunity to enjoy other cultures in the world
18) My Jerusalem study abroad- Not a day goes by that I don't think about this wonderful experience
19) Learning experiences and the oppotunity to learn new things every day
20) Trials which teach us the biggest lessons in life.
And the list goes on and on. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I couldn't find the video on blogger so here's the link... such a great message!
Oh Roo Roo. This is such a refreshing post! You are so incredible, I love being inspired by you all the time!
ReplyDeleteAh thanks Roonie! You're amazing yourself. Miss you soo much!!
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