In the past week, I have learned:
1) Heavenly Father answers prayers. Usually he answers them through other people, and often confirmation of the answer requires us to take a few steps into the dark. But He always answers. And there is power in numbers. Sometimes, when a lot of people are praying for the same thing, Father cuts out all the stops and really shows us that He is pulling for us.
2) Moods happen. Some days are good, some days not so much. There are days where the only thing we truly have control over is how we react. There is great power in learning to see the best in people and situations, and in realizing that often people's actions are very much a product of a day much worse than ours. Also, sometimes it's okay to feel down. Feel it, relish in it, and get a milkshake. Go to bed early, and plan how you'll make tomorrow better.
3) Life is about climbing mountains. This has been especially evident for me in work lately. I'm always pumped after a work meeting, and then I spend the next week dreading the ambiguous things I have to do. School can be like this too. Most of the time, life is about the hard work of climbing. It's important to take time to see the beautiful things on the way up, and keep the goal of the top in mind.
Current Favorite Talk: Finding Joy in the Journey, by President Thomas S. Monson
Current Frustrations: computer and battery malfunctions, nightmares, being sore, and how much the Diamondbacks keep winning.
Current Blessings: a peaceful apartment, getting ahead on a group project, chocolate chip cookies and a brownie, supportive friends, book refunds, finally getting office installed, and an understanding boss.
Life is Good. Chin up, and push forward to the weekend!
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