Starting a new phase of life always brings challenges and joys. To help me focus on the joys more than the challenges I have started what I call a High Low journal. I take just a minute or two at the end of each day to reflect on the high points of my day. If there was a low point that I feel I learned a lesson from then I write it down along with what I learned. In doing so I find that throughout the day I try to have 'high moments.' So far, it's working out really well for me.
Even though I've only been in school for a week I already feel that there has been a huge emphasis on the importance of the little things. Fortunately for me, I am taking a class on the Family Proclamation and also one on Family Processes this semester. We read this quote in class this week.
"Moments are the molecules that make up eternity"
-Elder Neal A Maxwell
I have thought about that a lot. Do you realize that events in life are rare? We spend 1/3 of our life sleeping, more than 30 consecutive days brushing our teeth, 468 days over a lifetime in church (only counting the 3 hours blocks), and the list goes on and on.
What I'm trying to get at is that the little things are what take up the majority of our time. We work for years and years towards our college graduation. And that only lasts how long, maybe 2 hours? Less time if we're lucky. The things we do over and over in the small moments of our day impact us greatly.
Something I often wonder about is how people expect to suddenly become a new person overnight. Because it really doesn't work that way. One thing I am striving for is to be worthy to get married in the Temple when the time comes. I know that in order to be ready I need my daily scripture study and prayer. Those two things haven't been my strong points for the majority of my life. But let my tell you they make ALL the difference in the world. When you read and pray daily you build a spiritual shield around yourself. I found a strength that I didn't have before. Making those things a priority has enabled me to be able to do everything I have to do.
I'm working hard to make each moment count. I'm not necessarily making any major changes in my life, but I am making minor ones that I know will make a big difference. I'll be sure to report back on what those changes did for my life. In the mean time keep the faith and carry on. Much love.
