Refreshing Change

I like routines.  And I like schedules.  But sometimes too much of that, becomes overwhelming.  And boring at the same time. 
Sometimes you just need a change.
Something simple.
Something refreshing.
Yesterday I rearranged my dorm room.
(since there is so much to space to rearrange)
And today it was so nice to walk into my room and have things just be a little different then the same as always.
Yeah switching around the furniture in your room isn't really a big deal at all, but it's something new.
So try it.
Are you bored of doing the same exact thing every day or every week?
-rearrange your room
-walk a different route to your classes
-sit somewhere new in your class
-change up your meals
-die your hair
-hang out with a new group of friends
-try a new hobby or activity
there are a million things you can do

Even if it is small, or even if you end up not liking it and changing it back.
I promise it will be refreshing.
Just try switching things up every once in a while.

Eyes

 Everyone has heard the phrase that
"The eyes are the window to the soul"

But how often do we take that phrase into account when talking to people on a daily basis.

Or maybe more importantly when meeting a person for the first time.



Last week in Relief Society one of the sisters in my ward made a comment that really made an impression on me.

We were discussing about ways we can work on not judging others, specifically by their outward appearance/first impressions.

I mean we all do it.

"that girl has really gorgeous hair."
"wow he has a great smile."

"she kinda talks weird."

"he walks funny"

"I love that girls outfit."

"he seems super shy"

"why are they friends with that person"

"

and the list could literally go on forever.

Things were said in class about trying to look at everyone's strengths instead of weaknesses, or seeing each person as a son or daughter of God.

But how can we do these things when the minute we see a person our minds are flooded with prejudging thoughts.

And this is what the sister in my ward said.

She strives to focus on people's eyes.

It seems so simple, but have you ever really thought about it?

Nothing is more pure than eyes.

There is no way you can judge a person when first meeting them if all you do is look them in the eyes.

You can see a persons emotions, their struggles, their happiness, and the light of Christ, all through their eyes.

The eyes truly are the window to the soul.

Our eyes tell so much about us.  It is simply amazing.

People may have different colors, shapes, and sizes of eyes.

But all eyes are pure.

And if you look at someone straight in the eyes you will see them how God sees them.

If you focus on their eyes, you will see them as a son or daughter of God.

 

"[The] special blending of our common origins and characteristics [together with] our unique attributes, experiences, and specialized challenges . . . makes each of us who and what we are."- Cecil O Samuelson Jr

 

Something to think about

 

Did I do anything today that made a difference?

 

 

Or was today a waste of time.



What do you wanna be when you grow up?

When I was little, I was set on being a teacher. 

But boy have things changed now.

My dreams and goals scare the heck out of me.

But I know I can do it.

I plan to graduate with an Honors Bachelor Degree in Exercise Science with a Chemistry Minor and as a Service Learning Scholar.

And how in the world am I gonna do all of that??

Well I actually think its all gonna work together nicely with all the prereqs I'm gonna need anyways for grad school.

Because I want to be a PA when I grow up.

And hopefully all of this will help me get into the PA (Physicians Assistant) grad program at the University of Utah. (duh)

But the U of U PA program...yeah ....second in the nation.

Wow.

I'm not smart enough for that.

But I'm gonna do it anyways.




Well at least this is the plan for now ;)