I once fasted for help in becoming a nice person. The day after I was the orneriest I’ve ever been and the total opposite of a nice person. Perhaps, that is my true self and I just noticed my behavior. At any rate, I’ve dialed down the goal a little bit. Becoming a nice person may be a life long quest but maybe I can learn to just not be mean. Continue reading
life goal
Downstream
She had ambition.
She had a dream.
She had focus.
She was going to make it
so it would seem. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: And This Is Life Eternal
by Elder C. Scott Grow
This talk will only matter to you if this is, in fact, your goal. Legends and stories have found something appealing in the search for immortality. The quest for the fountain of youth permeates in literature and even the news. But this life is meant to be temporary. Continue reading
General Conference thoughts: Perfect Love Casteth Out Fear
by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Back when I was a regular journal writer, in a decade known as the ’90’s, I used to sign off every night with the goal “Love not Fear.” I have long since recognized my tendency to let fear govern my actions instead of love. Continue reading
Niches to Riches
They say
follow your niches,
your niches
will bring riches.
Epitaph
by Charles Teters
I have lived the life of a Man of the world,
I have seen all of its ups and downs,
I have shaken the hand of the fair weather friend,
I have seen fortunes, smiles, and frowns.
