Life

Life goes on. I found myself using the phrase "Life" with one of my friends. I realized I was using it in a negative context that life was something hard or bad. Life has its ups and downs but, it is what we make it. If we stay positive when life gets hard then life can be more enjoyable but, if we choose to be negative then life can suck somtimes. I realized our attitudes can make all the difference. I have found that my life is a lot more enjoyable when I am positive and have a good attitude. Life might not be any easier but, I enjoy it a lot more. We get what we put in. If we put in crap that's what we will get back. When we choose to give it ours best we are su ally compensated for that. This can be applied to almost every aspect of our lives. Life can be a great learning tool and experience. Your life is a gift. Make sure it doesn't go wasted. Use it to the fullest. Do the most good that you can. Serve others, be kind and always love. In the end you will realize you lived a good life.

Special People

I love the special people out there who have the ability to listen. I have met a few people like this that I honestly could sit and talk to for hours on end. We don't get bored but, enjoy our conversation and don't notice as the clock spins around. These people are so rare and should be cherished. The have special gifts for listening and holding a conversation. You leave happy and refreshed after visiting with these kinds of people. They are truly special.

Friends

Friends come and go as life continues. It's the friends that stay by your side that are the important ones. It always feels good when you meet up with an old friend and pick up right where you left off. One of the best feelings is knowing that someone cares about you. I have had a lot of friends over the years. Some of them I still keep in contact with and others have drifted off as life brought them other places. Friends are always there when I need them. When I need someone to talk to or I'm bored and just want to do something. I appreciate the people that take time in their busy schedules to spend time with me. I have many friends who have influenced who I am today. People who care about me and what I am doing with my life. I may not be the best friend at times but, I am so grateful for them. They mean the world to me.

Hard Decisions

I have always had a hard time in making decisions. Sometimes they are hard decisions like who to marry or where to go to college but, at times they are little things like where to eat or what to wear.  The little decisions are not very important when it comes to the scheme of things. If I eat a bean burrito most likely it won’t change the course of my life but, it may give me mad diarrhea. I’ve already made a lot of decisions that have brought me to where I am now however there are important decisions I have yet to make such as marriage. I think this is a decision that has weighted on me since I came to college. At first I wasn’t very concerned and then as the years went on I became more concerned. I am currently at a point where I need to make a decision that could affect my future. I need to decide what to do after I graduate from college in after fall semester. I have to decide what I’ll do this summer. I know that no matter what ill be okay but, sometimes I wish I knew what to do. I know God won’t just tell me what to do but, I know I can receive guidance from Him. I don’t know what the future holds but, I know God will help me make the right decisions or at least put me on the right path. 

Eternal Companion

Dear Eternal Companion,

I often spend time searching for you. I know you're out there and will hopefully meet you soon. Its possible we already have met or crossed paths. If there is any question I would want to ask God is where you currently are??? He may have even told me but, I didn't listen. Someday when I figure out my life maybe He will let me find you and take you to His house. I hope that time comes sooner than later. Im excited for the amazing kids that we will raise together. For the many service hours that we will do together to better the world around us. Im excited to be able to support you in the church callings that the Lord will give you. I promise to pray for you every time I fall to my knees. You will be the light of my life along with the kids that you will give me. I working on investing in our future as I attend college. Im not perfect and I want you to know that. I have so many things to work on but, I have a good heart and I try to do my best. I may not be the smartest or most handsome but, I will give you all that I can.

Your Future Husband,

Jake

The Heart

An organ that is so vital to life. We often associate it with love. The reason being I think is because love is essential to life. Everyone wants to feel loved. There are many kinds of love: family, friendship, and relationship love. Love is usually learned as we grow up in families. Our parents teach us what love is and how to show love. Love can be very much a feeling. Its hard to explain where it comes from but, all of us can feel it. The mind doesn't always agree with the heart. Sometimes we are torn between what our minds tell us and our hearts. Sometimes things make logical sense to us but, in our hearts we can tell something is wrong. I have often felt this struggle especially when it comes to making decisions. To make things difficult the Holy Ghost will tell us the truth of all things in both our heart and our minds. The Lord requires that we study things out in our minds and ask him with real intent. I feel like the Holy Ghost can give us answers in a way that is personal to us but, it often comes to me as a feeling in my heart. I struggle to understand what my heart tells me sometimes because it doesn't make logical sense. I'm a person that does things when they make logical sense but, also feel right. Often this results in a stand still because I don't know what to do because my heart tells me one thing and my mind says another. There are many questions that won't be answered because the Lord trusts us to make these decisions. I know that He will help guide me but, I can't help but feel lost sometimes.

Time and Thoughts

A lot of time has past since I have written on this blog. School just started this last week and I have reflected a lot on time. This last week was one of the busiest weeks Ive had in a while. One of the greatest gifts we can give other people is our time. Time is something that we will never get back no matter how hard we try. When we give others our time we show them that we care. Sometimes we can use very little time but, still show them that we care. I have focused on devoting quality time with the people I care about. I try to avoid using my phone constantly because that shows them that I don't value their time. Its so easy to waste time when we don't plan and are unorganized. I fall victim of this often. "When you fail to plan, you plan to fail." I'm not sure how busy I'm going to get with school, a job and my friends but, I plan on devoting time to God. Institute is an opportunity that I have to study the Lord gospel while learning at college. It what we do that defines who we become. The small daily tasks that amount to a lifetime. I'm not perfect but, I'm trying to become a better person. Remember that love is best spelled T I M E.