Reconnecting

"Life moves pretty fast" as stated by my most favorite movie character Ferris Bueller. Is that how you spell it? Anyway, I haven't written consistently, ever, and I have a desire to do so because it's truly how I reconnect to my divine center. I didn't always write because I wanted to make sure that it was always relevant and something worthwhile. But who's to say that my "mundane" isn't worthwhile? Do I have to research the thoughts that come to my mind, when really this is just a space to give life to them? I think not. I think about what I don't think about, I have personal interviews with myself to make sure that I am meeting my needs, helping my children, understanding the world around me. There is so much to process. The world has given us extraordinary experiences. Unique and profound life lessons to process and learn from, so that we can become the people that we need to become. It's so special. I hope you know how incredibly special you are. When we spend too much time focusing on those things that we're lacking or missing in our lives, we miss the point! We miss the things that we do have, and the things that have made us who we are today. We are needed by many to help them build a life that is meaningful and worthwhile. The fact of the matter is that life was not given to us to live for ourselves but for others. A life lived for another is a life that is worth living.

I think that we can all agree that we can find ourselves as we lose ourselves in loving service? This was repeated most vigorously by my Lord Jesus Christ. I get it! I finally understand why I continue to live through the pain, sadness, and angst of family life. I  understand why I push through the challenges of motherhood, fear of parenting, and difficulties of marriage. It may sound daunting, which at times it is, but I promise it's worth it. I do have an amazing support group in my husband and children. They need me to support and sustain them physically, emotionally and spiritually. I also love the people I attend Church with that love and support me Spiritually and have become great friends because of our covenant belonging (Elder Gong). We bond because we have the same connecting piece, which is Christ, the rock of our Redeemer. Writing helps me "reconnect" to the most precious part of my life, which is the time when I am most susceptible to the promptings of the Holy Ghost. The mundane "day to day" experiences that are part of that loving service is my source of creativity. Working through each prompt is the sense of purpose that helps me strive to be better each day. It isn't the things that we expect that bring us the greatest sense of satisfaction, but it is the small victories in overcoming the mundane habits that instruct us to become our best selves. I have had so many experiences that have taught me this life lesson. Joy comes from knowing that you can accomplish anything with a sense of desire and consistent effort. Writing teaches me that as I continue that practice, I too will be able to develop a sense of confidence in myself and in presenting those views to the world at large. I need to write to encourage the quiet corners of my existence to come out and discover the world, bear light on the darkness and find hope in my faith in Jesus Christ.