So I am currently taking the Seminary Teaching class here at BYU. It has been a stressful but awesome experience to say the least. Lately, I have been absorbing a plethora of media in the form of scriptures, quotes, music, and movies. I have also noticed that I remember and understand that media 5x more because I am teaching it.
One particular principle that has especially struck me lately is one about the importance of being an example to those around us.
"Verily I say unto you all: Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations" - Doctrine and Covenants 115:5
I'm trying to be better at this one. I think we can get so caught up in the busyness of our lives that we forget about the world around us. Sometimes we don't realize that we aren't the only person that has a busy life... we aren't necessarily busier than everyone else... and what we are busy doing isn't more important than what everyone else is busy doing. So let's slow down... stop speeding down the road to get to your destination and forget about everyone else around you.
Don't become so encompassed in getting from point A to point B that we don't enjoy the journey.
Don't become so busy trying to make a living, that you forget to make a life.
Nice. Your post reminds me of a quote we have on our wall: "It's good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy." p.s. Our son-in-law finished the Seminary Teaching program a couple years ago and loves his job. Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I love your opening quote. Second off, your closing line is genius, "Don't become so busy trying to make a living, that you forget to make a life." Words of wisdom right there, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you both!
ReplyDeleteDitto Ditto!! I totally agree! Thanks for sharing. :)
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