I was really looking forward to going to church today in another country and the experience that it would be.
However, I didn't really take into account how tired I was. (I think I had had about 4 hours total sleep for the last few days.) I slept right through my alarm.... and way beyond that. Such a bummer!
I really hate missing church. (Really, really, a lot.) Luckily, I have my trusty travel-size Book of Mormon with me, so that has been really nice. (When I was in Australia, I the only scriptures that I had were on my phone and that had died before I could locate a plug adapter. Luckily, I learned from that lesson.) I am also grateful for the blessing of free internet at the hotel. I am so grateful for lds.org and all of the wonderful things that are there. The videos and talks and things instantly bring me peace and invite the Spirit to be with me in greater abundance. I may be far away from people and things that I know, but I am still so blessed. So, so blessed.
Anyway, I just wanted to share a video that I found on lds.org today. I LOVED it! It speaks of the importance of family histories (which I am a HUGE fan of) and also of keeping a personal journal (another thing that I love).
If you don't keep a journal, I would challenge you to at least try it out. Try writing every day for one week. That's only seven days. You can totally do it. Write as little or as much as you would like. But I can almost promise that you will notice a difference in your life. I know that everyone is different, so it may impact your life in a way that is different than mine. For me, keeping a journal has been a tool in getting to know myself better, getting to know God better, learning to be more honest with myself, better understanding those around me, having greater understanding and patience for the things that I go through, and so much more! It has been such a blessing to look back at my old journals and see why certain things took place, or to see how much I have grown. It helps me to recognize and record the many, many blessings and tender mercies that are showered upon me (and those I love) daily. Seriously, I love it.
So do you keep a journal? And if so, why? What do you like about it?
If you don't.... Are there things that you do to help you find clarity/peace? What?
This entry may seems a little strange. Maybe you dismissed it, knowing that I am a little strange myself. I forgot to bring my journal on this trip (the irony), so it has been on my mind. Oh, the things were learn when we forget to pack something important to us!
Visit us tomorrow when we highlight the fact that I forgot to bring my running shoes. (Seriously, I need to hire someone to double check my packing.)
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