Thursday, February 18, 2010

Reminders...

(This is the temple closest to us from the field across the street...the city is down below.)

I went to the temple today.  For those reading who aren't a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this link is what a temple is all about...so you see where I'm coming from  ( http://www.lds.org/temples/).  I must've needed it because I was really affected by my experience.

I get so disappointed, frustrated, even angry with the world sometimes: infidelity amongst our elected leaders, supposed role models, dishonesty in business and family life, selfishness, abuse, zero morals, zero accountability, the list goes on . . . .  This isn't meant as a whining session--it is what it is, unfortunately.

With all these issues swirling around, it's easy to feel hopeless.  That's why I loved the temple today.  It's a complete 180 degree experience from all that garbage.  It was hopeful, filling, joyful, peaceful, beautiful, enlightening, uplifting.  Those are the feelings I want.  Those are the feelings we need.  Focusing my mind on where I came from, why I'm here, where I'm going, what's the point of life, why do I want to live a good life, a righteous life...these are the foundations for happiness, these are the basics.  That's what I want to spend my time thinking about.  I left the temple feeling rejuvenated, grateful for my blessings, ready to tackle the yucky stuff of life and find the good. 

The good I found today was in the sunshine.  Thank heavens for sunshine.  My soul was sun-starved and now it's full...for the time being.  Living in Idaho in the winter is not for the faint of heart:).   

3 comments:

Poulsen Family said...

Great picture!

Your post sums up my feelings well. I am going to miss my weekly temple visits once this little one is here.

Cylee Pressley said...

Awesome post. I don't know what I would do without the gospel and the peace that it brings. It is so beautiful to hear your faith expressed. It strengthens mine. Thank you!

Marilou said...

Thanks for sharing. That is one of my favorite pics of the Rexburg Temple. I miss having a temple five minutes away.

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