Self Discovery

Considering the name of this blog, I thought I would call attention to a quote by David A Bednar in his 2014 April General Conference talk, Bear Up Their Burdens with Ease. "Sometimes we mistakenly may believe that happiness is the absence of a load. But bearing a load is a necessary and essential part of the plan of happiness. Because our individual load needs to generate spiritual traction, we should be careful to not haul around in our lives so many nice but unnecessary things that we are distracted and diverted from the things that truly matter most." There are loads in our lives, but we need to be able to work through them- that's why we're here. I often haul around unnecessary things. I want more in my life and have a hard time determining priorities. That is especially true now. It's finals time- reflection time!

I have found a personal recurring theme of this school year. My time back in Utah has been all about self discovery and confidence in myself. In finding that strength and comfort, I can't help but accept and love others like I am learning to accept and love myself. It has been such a beautiful gift!

I have found confidence and strength in my body. I am strong! I am beautiful! My body dances, it dives- it even sword fights! Yes there might be areas that I wish were different, but I'm not perfect and that's alright! My body is a gift from God and I love it!

I am smart. I like to relax and be lazy sometimes, but that does not discount my ability to think. I can write. I can read. I can come up with original ideas. I even like those ideas sometimes!

I have an ability to connect with people. I can overcome my challenges and help them overcome theirs. I love getting to know people and know that those in my life now are here for a reason.

Do I doubt all of this sometimes? Yes. It's part of life, but I know that I am blessed; I am a daughter of Heavenly Father. I am strong. He loves me and I love Him.