He lives!

With everything going on in the world.  Never forget the purpose of why you are here and what you are striving for. The Savior is the ultimate definition of a role model.  If we all could just try our best to be like him this world would drastically improve.  Please as you go through your day focus on the good make sure people know how much you love and appreciate them.  And never forget your true hero.

Dear Anonymous,

I received this text message today. 

To whoever feels the need to tear others down so they can feel better about themselves, i'm sorry.  I know life is tough I know the high school years are rough but this is not the answer to your problem.  If this is you and you have a real problem with me please feel free to come talk to me.  I'm not going to yell at you I'm not upset I would just like to solve this situation like adults. 

 To everyone else,  this world is hard enough to live in.  From the pressure to feel accepted, to getting good grades and pleasing your parents, to add bullying on top of it can send many overboard.

  I would like to use this experience for everyone to not get mad and upset at whoever this is but just to raise awareness that bullying can hurt and it is happening.  It does not solve any problems it only creates more.  As I said before I know at this time in your life the pressure to succeeded is so hard.  But this is not the way to be accepted.  

I am not only speaking to those in high school I am speaking to everyone.  Take a minute and think of the last time you spread that rumor, the last time you judge someone purely off of the opinion of another.  If this is you don't fret we all have.  But all I'm asking is try and think twice before you speak.    

If this or any form of bullying is happening to you, It doesn't have to be that way.  Speak up!  Do not retaliate by bullying another just simple make an adult aware of what is happening.  No one has to go through this and you certainly don't have to go through it alone.  If you are scared of telling someone because you feel that is uncool, it's not! So please make someone aware.  Know someone is always there for you! 

I hope you all have a fantastic day!  Keep your head up and fight like crazy to make it through those rough times because I know that there is blessings and rewards for everything you go through! 

 

And no one can say it better than one of the apostles of our loving heavenly fathers.  

Regret?

This time last year brings up lots of memories.  Some good, some bad, and other just indifferent.  I've found myself reflecting a lot on those lately.  Many times when the past get's brought up regret is always part of the conversation.  I've put a lot of thought into that word (regret) maybe to much.  But I've come to the conclusion regret is not a part of my life and is no longer in my vocabulary.  Each of us makes mistakes, does things we're not proud of later, or just plain out wonders why we wasted our time and it seems like the value of that event doesn't even matter.  But through my thinking each lesson, each experience, each laugh, each tear is all a part of who I am and who I am to become.  Because everything that has happened to me, everything I've done, and all the people who have crossed my path have all made a difference in my life.  We go through trails only to make us stronger.  We don't go through anything just for the heck of it.  So why waste time regretting it? Some of you might remember this post.  Things have changed since then.  But it's all been for the better.  For all of you DO NOT waste precious moments in your life stuck in the past or regretting what you did.  This is just another tactic for satan to get you down.  There is always always a door that is opening and I know that if you are doing what is right you will be blessed.  The other night I was watching a show and something said has really stuck with me she said "Life is gonna throw a bunch of crap at you,  so just throw it in the past and leave it there" It's blunt and not the best grammar but I love it! The more time you dwell on all that went wrong the less time your spending making more happy memories.  So I'd don't know about you but I don't regret anything!  I'm grateful for the life i've been given and would not change anything but throwing regret out the door and being happy for what I've been given! Because I know I'm something and I have amazing experience coming for me. Also you never know who's looking up to you or the impact you might being having on someone else's life don't make there perspective negative just because your having a bad day.  You'd be amazed how fast your smile your "faking" isn't fake anymore.  (: