The more life I live, the more I realize how good life is at throwing me for a loop. I need to remind myself not to feel "settled," because the instant I do, it's like I'm taken on another unexpected roller coaster ride.
I know this has always been the case throughout my life, but my perspective has changed over the course of this past year. My gratitude goes beyond anything I've ever felt.
One of the greatest blessings about this past year? I'm learning to love life, no matter what is thrown my way. Life is meant to be enjoyed. So although at times I feel overwhelmed (which comes pretty easily to me...good thing we're able to change, right?), discouraged, or just plain upset, I find myself bouncing back to optimism with much more ease. In fact, I've created a new life-motto, thanks to my best friend...
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain."
I've realized that no matter the stage of life I'm in, I'm always going to be waiting if I allow myself. Holidays, graduation, mission, marriage, children, etc...there is always going to be something. What a sad and draining way to live! I know if I don't learn to love life now, I'm guaranteed a shallow and dull life. Granted, there are times I don't have to try to love life. But I want the richest, fullest, most satisfying life possible! Why settle for anything less when I've been given the best resources to a meaningful life?
1) Gospel.
2) Family.
3) Opportunity.
4) AGENCY.
Bottom line? I love life.
Sometimes it's a choice, sometimes it's natural. But loving life, even in the deepest, darkest, saddest moments of my life, is just one of my many goals. So there you have it--bounce back from those moments of sadness with some umph, will you? We have way too much to be joyous about.
Now go find it.
One of the greatest blessings about this past year? I'm learning to love life, no matter what is thrown my way. Life is meant to be enjoyed. So although at times I feel overwhelmed (which comes pretty easily to me...good thing we're able to change, right?), discouraged, or just plain upset, I find myself bouncing back to optimism with much more ease. In fact, I've created a new life-motto, thanks to my best friend...
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain."
I've realized that no matter the stage of life I'm in, I'm always going to be waiting if I allow myself. Holidays, graduation, mission, marriage, children, etc...there is always going to be something. What a sad and draining way to live! I know if I don't learn to love life now, I'm guaranteed a shallow and dull life. Granted, there are times I don't have to try to love life. But I want the richest, fullest, most satisfying life possible! Why settle for anything less when I've been given the best resources to a meaningful life?
1) Gospel.
2) Family.
3) Opportunity.
4) AGENCY.
Bottom line? I love life.
Sometimes it's a choice, sometimes it's natural. But loving life, even in the deepest, darkest, saddest moments of my life, is just one of my many goals. So there you have it--bounce back from those moments of sadness with some umph, will you? We have way too much to be joyous about.
Now go find it.
Was this post written for me? I think so. It's a lesson I've learned before, but I seem to have trouble holding on to. Thanks for the reminder, Jess. I am determined to LOVE the NOW, and always DANCE in the rain!
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