Musings from Stake Conference

Thoughts and feeling received during today's Stake Conference meeting:

Sometimes it is lonely being the only person in your Stake with your last name. Counter point, it is easy to get a cushion seat for one when you come in late. No plastic chairs today!

It requires a lot more attention to follow along with a talk that is being translated. However the spirit is still very strong in the room.

The power of the Holy Ghost is strong, it knows all languages and it's reach goes beyond any borders or boundaries that we human beings create.

The church is made up of people who are courageous and willing to stand against all odds for something they believe in. How blessed are those that can be a part of this church with their families, how strong are those that can stand for their personal beliefs without all the support of their loved ones.

Temple attendance and renewal of covenants help with all trials and temptations we face in our lives. During times of trials more frequent attendance and focus on convents will help relieve the tensions that arise.

Licking the surface of a watermelon, I'll use that idiom some day, thanks to President Walch for sharing.

Starting A New Blog... Again!

I always get into my head that I could just start a new blog at anytime and that it is gonna be the most amazing thing that I will ever do. Everyone will read it and think I am intelligent and funny and they will be inspired by my unique view of the world. Maybe that could happen, mostly likely it won't though and that is okay with me.

The main thing that has been stopping me from starting this venture is fear. The fear that everyone will just see a young kid trying hard to just not drown in this crazy world.  In the end I will have to realize that this is okay because in all honesty that is a little bit how I feel sometimes.

But when I sit down and really start to think about all the reasons I want to post my thoughts and feelings, it has very little to do with impressing anyone else and more to do with me needing to find another way to express myself. Of my many hopes for this blog I wish to work on perfecting myself as I have been asked to do, and just maybe in the process of helping myself grow, I can help others as well.

I guess I will sooner or later find out how this venture goes. :)