I didn't sleep last night, which is nothing new except it hasn't happened in several weeks and I just happened to be speaking in church again today in another ward. As I got ready this morning I decided to go the 3 hours and come home and rest, but then I found out about a meeting I needed to attend right after church so leaving would have been pointless. I was tired during my second sacrament meeting and craved my bed, so I must admit, my full attention was not on the meeting. Funny thing happened as I sat there grateful my children were quiet, I was inspired and loved the talks that were given. One was on joy and this quote by Joseph Smith caught my attention.
"Happiness is the object and design of our existence; and will be the end thereof, if we pursue the path that leads to it; and this path is virtue, uprightness, faithfulness, holiness, and keeping all the commandments of God. . . ."
I love this because I believe we are here to find happiness in this life and that most certainly
happiness is a choice we make everyday.
Thanks to everyone who supplied me with a recipe or a site to visit full of ideas. I have no excuses now. :)
3 comments:
Sorry about you not sleeping, I did that last Tuesday night and was up until 4:00am. It's disconcerting, even when I end up feeling okay the next day.
I'm glad you were able to get something so good out of your 2nd meeting.
I love that, and needed to hear it. Thanks for sharing. I hope you slept better last night.
I've always loved that quote too. It puts it squarely on us -- we have to pursue the path that leads to happiness!
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