The Beauty of the Earth . . . how do we compare it to families?!

Sometimes in life we take things for granted, I know I do all the time and not really stop to take in the moment. I looked out the window as the snow came down, an overwhelming gratitude entered my heart and thoughts raced through my mind as I reflected on what I have been learning in my classes and applying it to life. If you take each snow flake- they are all different and have different features. No two snowflakes are the same. If you ponder on this and think about it and realize that God created us- how amazing it is to know that there is no other person that looks like us.
In families, comparing it to snow, we all have our different personalities, talents, skills and looks, we have different dreams and aspirations. If you look at the snow as it lands on the ground- all together, ITS BEAUTIFUL! Being a family is a beautiful thing. What would we do without our families? Would the snow be as beautiful as it is? Where would we be without our loving familes?

BeCoMiNg who you are

Being in class and listening to the discussion of family and the importance of family is really interesting to listen to and ponder upon it. As a class we discussed Elder Oaks talk 
"The Challenge to Become"

Some of my thoughts on this subject and talk were- of becoming who we are suppose to be is a learning process and takes some time. 

Sometimes in life we go with the flow because it's the easiest way to follow . . . with family sometimes we are involved and grow up with things that we don't agree on. Let's compare this to a stream- in a stream the logs go with the flow to avoid conflict. The silt and rocks push forward. When a log blocks the stream, the log takes the brunt of everything and blocks the silt, moss, and rocks- leaving the water pure. Let's apply this to our lives, Don't just go with the flow-make the "stream" after you clean and pure. Be a purifying influence. Becoming this way may fill in your soul and make you become who you're suppose to be.

Become who you are suppose to be!  

Why Family?

Many people wonder why family is so important in our society today? Some people don't understand the importance of family and the effects of having a family. In The Family: A Proclamation to the World it states, "We solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children . . . The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan." Take the two words that are bold and underlined, Central and Essential. These two words have significant meaning. Take a minute and think about your family and the influence they have in your life. Let us go back to the basics. . . Family isn't it about time.