"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 nonexistent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."
-Thomas S. Monson
-Thomas S. Monson
When i was serving in the Tennessee Knoxville Mission I was writing a weekly email home to my parents, which was then forwarded to all of my family and friends. Knowing that each email would reach many people who I love, I would do my best to write about and describe all of the wonderful experiences I was having. This weekly email was like a journal for me, full of uplifting things. Somehow, it helped me to "distinguish between what is important and what is not". I noticed the beautiful things around me, and I saw the Lord's hand in my life. I was more focused and dedicated to the work I was doing. My time was never wasted on frivolous things.
Now that I've been home from my mission for nearly a year (yikes!) I catch myself focusing more on the negative aspects of my life rather than all of the wonderful things that really are going on. As much as I hate to admit it...I have also been having a difficult time accomplishing the goals that I've set for myself.
So this blog of mine is an attempt at finding more joy in each day! Like the above quote says, "This is our one and only chance at mortal life." I do not want to waste my time waiting for a future when the time for me to be happy is now! And neither should you :)
This will also be a great way for me to keep in touch with all of you while I am so far away from many people that I love. I'm not sure how often I will be writing on here but I'll shoot for at least once a week!
Love, Emily
Now that I've been home from my mission for nearly a year (yikes!) I catch myself focusing more on the negative aspects of my life rather than all of the wonderful things that really are going on. As much as I hate to admit it...I have also been having a difficult time accomplishing the goals that I've set for myself.
So this blog of mine is an attempt at finding more joy in each day! Like the above quote says, "This is our one and only chance at mortal life." I do not want to waste my time waiting for a future when the time for me to be happy is now! And neither should you :)
This will also be a great way for me to keep in touch with all of you while I am so far away from many people that I love. I'm not sure how often I will be writing on here but I'll shoot for at least once a week!
Love, Emily
Yay 4 blogging! I'm excited to read your cyber-soul : )
ReplyDeleteMandy
It looks beautiful. I'm glad you're doing this. Good luck! Love your face!
ReplyDeleteI love your blog!!! I'm so glad you started one. It's a fun way to share what you've been up to. Do you have any plans of returning to WA anytime soon? Skyler would love to see you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!
ReplyDeleteAs far as taking a trip to WA...I may be there around the 4th of July :) I'm not 100% sure yet though but I need to visit! I would love to see little Skyler...he looks soo big in pictures!