October 18, 2012
God and Dog
We saw this video in Seminary. It is so cute and true! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H17edn_RZoY
Daughters of God Video
Hi Guys!
Sorry, I haven't been posting very much. Midterms have been keeping me on my toes. But here's a cute video to keep you company. http://www.lds.org/pages/mormon-messages?lang=eng#daughters-of-god
Sorry, I haven't been posting very much. Midterms have been keeping me on my toes. But here's a cute video to keep you company. http://www.lds.org/pages/mormon-messages?lang=eng#daughters-of-god
October 6, 2012
New Missionary Age
Ah! So excited! I strongly encourage any of you young women out there who are worthy and contemplating accepting this new opportunity of younger service to take it! The young women sister missionaries are a strong force for good. :)
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=22445486&nid=1016
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-lowers-age-requirement-for-missionary-service
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=22445486&nid=1016
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-lowers-age-requirement-for-missionary-service
My Testimony
So, my Seminary teacher encouraged us all to share our testimony of Christ with a friend....and since you're all my friends, I shall share it on The Flame.
It's hard to collect your thoughts, even when you don't have to verbally speak them. And though it is hard to detect emotion, feelings, or truth, often, through written words, I hope you will still somehow be able to read this in the way I wrote it.
My testimony is not an elaborate list of knowledge and belief. It is not a complex and wordy talk that will go down in history. In fact, I highly doubt hardly anyone will read this. But if you do, I hope it is profitable unto you.
I know that Christ lives. Plain and simple. He helped create this world in seven days. Seven days! Consider the power and the majesty of that! I know (or at least picture it) that Christ was sitting down with me, along with Heavenly Father, when we wrote the rough draft of my happily ever after and divine destiny. He told me I could do it. I promised I would.
I know He hung on a cross for me. He died for me. He showed the greatest example ever of infinite love and charity. He holds the purest love in His heart for me. He has engraved His holy name upon my heart, and I will forever cherish it. It is because of Him I am who I am. It is because of Him I have the strength to go through what I do. He has suffered every grief, every misfortune, every weakness of my soul. And He did it because He loves me.
I know that Christ and Heavenly Father are not dead. Their words of inspiration still flow from the mouths of modern prophets. They love us in these latter days just as much as they loved the children in the days of Noah or in the days of the 1st 12 Apostles.
And I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true. No doubt. Coupled with the atoning power of Christ and the love of God, it is one of the fundamental things in life that keeps me going. Without it, I would not be here. Without it, I would not be writing this blog.
Thus it is, my testimony. In the sacred name of my Savior, Jesus Christ: Amen.
It's hard to collect your thoughts, even when you don't have to verbally speak them. And though it is hard to detect emotion, feelings, or truth, often, through written words, I hope you will still somehow be able to read this in the way I wrote it.
My testimony is not an elaborate list of knowledge and belief. It is not a complex and wordy talk that will go down in history. In fact, I highly doubt hardly anyone will read this. But if you do, I hope it is profitable unto you.
I know that Christ lives. Plain and simple. He helped create this world in seven days. Seven days! Consider the power and the majesty of that! I know (or at least picture it) that Christ was sitting down with me, along with Heavenly Father, when we wrote the rough draft of my happily ever after and divine destiny. He told me I could do it. I promised I would.
I know He hung on a cross for me. He died for me. He showed the greatest example ever of infinite love and charity. He holds the purest love in His heart for me. He has engraved His holy name upon my heart, and I will forever cherish it. It is because of Him I am who I am. It is because of Him I have the strength to go through what I do. He has suffered every grief, every misfortune, every weakness of my soul. And He did it because He loves me.
I know that Christ and Heavenly Father are not dead. Their words of inspiration still flow from the mouths of modern prophets. They love us in these latter days just as much as they loved the children in the days of Noah or in the days of the 1st 12 Apostles.
And I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true. No doubt. Coupled with the atoning power of Christ and the love of God, it is one of the fundamental things in life that keeps me going. Without it, I would not be here. Without it, I would not be writing this blog.
Thus it is, my testimony. In the sacred name of my Savior, Jesus Christ: Amen.
September 30, 2012
LDS Seminary
I have mentioned Seminary in previous posts. Right now, right here, I am asking you all to go to Seminary.
Seminary will change your life. It is a place where you can learn about the scriptures with people who share similar values to you. It is a place where the scriptures will come to life, where you'll finally understand Isaiah, and where you will feel close to the Spirit. In the midst of school, Seminary is a shining beacon.
For those who are going, keep going and invite others to come.
For those who are pondering, do it!
For those who have no idea what seminary is, I can tell you, it is like a class, but in this class your textbook is your scriptures. I love it!
For more information on Seminary, visit http://seminary.lds.org/?lang=eng
Why should you go to Seminary: http://seminary.lds.org/videos/invite-a-friend-to-seminary?lang=eng
I promise you that if you walk through those Seminary doors with an open heart and mind, you will never leave the same person again.
Accept the challenge. Click the response "cool" if you promise to try Seminary out at least once. Click "interesting" if you are already going. Also, comment and share your testimony about Seminary.
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Seminary will change your life. It is a place where you can learn about the scriptures with people who share similar values to you. It is a place where the scriptures will come to life, where you'll finally understand Isaiah, and where you will feel close to the Spirit. In the midst of school, Seminary is a shining beacon.
For those who are going, keep going and invite others to come.
For those who are pondering, do it!
For those who have no idea what seminary is, I can tell you, it is like a class, but in this class your textbook is your scriptures. I love it!
For more information on Seminary, visit http://seminary.lds.org/?lang=eng
Why should you go to Seminary: http://seminary.lds.org/videos/invite-a-friend-to-seminary?lang=eng
I promise you that if you walk through those Seminary doors with an open heart and mind, you will never leave the same person again.
Accept the challenge. Click the response "cool" if you promise to try Seminary out at least once. Click "interesting" if you are already going. Also, comment and share your testimony about Seminary.
Agency: The Wolf You Feed
We learned about this in my Seminary class.
I strongly encourage you to read this article. It is about our wonderful gift of agency, and how we "choose which wolf we feed."
"No man can serve to masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon**." - Matthew 6: 24
**Mammon means riches, the world, and worldly goods.
I strongly encourage you to read this article. It is about our wonderful gift of agency, and how we "choose which wolf we feed."
"No man can serve to masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon**." - Matthew 6: 24
**Mammon means riches, the world, and worldly goods.
Get away from it all: Relieving Stress and Finding Peace
Hi ladies/gents/or whoever decides to read this!
As we're sinking into the school year, emerging ourselves in homework, and starting up our extracurricular activities, I thought I'd post a few ways on how to get away from it all.
Though it is important to do all of the things mentioned above, there are times that we need to be alone We all need time to just relax, clear our minds, or talk to God. So here are a few ways to relax, improve your stress-management, and get away from it all. Here is a good resource (and one of my main ones) where you can get more info: http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/blissing-out-10-relaxation-techniques-reduce-stress-spot
1. Take a walk: I know this is super elementary, but walking really does help. You could even bike, longboard, ripstick...whatever. Just get out and move your muscles at a comfortable, non-stressful pace, and think. Go to nature. Watch the kids play in their front yards as you pass by. Think about what is really important in life.
2. Use repetition: Do something that is repetitive, something you can loose yourself in. webmd.com suggests walking (like mentioned before), painting, swimming, knitting. Do something that is freelance, relaxing, and not stressful. When you swim, don't do it for time. When you knit, don't do it for product. When you walk, don't do it for distance. The point of relaxation is not the destination, but the journey.
3. Eat stress-reducing foods: By this I do not mean stress meds. I mean foods that will help you both concentrate and rejuvenate, stay healthy and stay focused. Healthy food can help reduce stress (wow...big surprise right? Always thought it was ice cream.) Though some suggest sugar-packed, fatty foods, here are a few suggestions that comply with the Flame style.
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4. Tap Chakras and Meditate: If there is something bugging you, or if you just need a little time out, try tapping your chakras and meditating. Below, I have a picture from blisslotus.com of the chakra points. Chakras usually can be tapped in several different places. This is how I like to do it:
5. Fast, pray, and study: When it feels like the world is getting to be too much for you (and even when it is not), I highly recommend the above three things.
Fast: For those of you who are unfamiliar with fasting, here's a brief definition. Fasting (like when Jesus fasted for 40 days) is when you go without food or drink for a designated amount of meals. I would suggest starting out small for first timers. You start out your fast with a prayer, and end it with a prayer, telling God your reasons for fasting. I suggest doing this on Sunday if possible.
Pray: I strongly invite you to pray. Prayer is a way of sorting your thoughts, speaking to God, and finding answers. It is one of the only resources you will always have and that will always be useful. Pray for guidance, for strength, and for understanding.
Study: Study the scriptures. They contain great words of wisdom. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for docrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness - that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." -2nd Timothy 3: 16-17
6. Seminary: Many of you have heard of seminary, and some of you haven't. But I promise it is one of the most inspirational places in the world. In my state, we are blessed to have it offered as
a released-time school class, and as early morning classes. It is where you are taught by wise men or women who have studied and searched the scriptures. They have amazing insight! It is so wonderful. :) I encourage all of you to go, LDS or not, especially since this year is New Testament Studies (2012-2013) and is so amazing!! It is truly a place of peace and strength. http://seminary.lds.org/?lang=eng
7. The Temple: For those of you with current temple recommends, go to the temple frequently! It is a place of inspiration and peace! If you don't have a recommend, get one. It will change your life. Pinky promise.
As we're sinking into the school year, emerging ourselves in homework, and starting up our extracurricular activities, I thought I'd post a few ways on how to get away from it all.
Though it is important to do all of the things mentioned above, there are times that we need to be alone We all need time to just relax, clear our minds, or talk to God. So here are a few ways to relax, improve your stress-management, and get away from it all. Here is a good resource (and one of my main ones) where you can get more info: http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/blissing-out-10-relaxation-techniques-reduce-stress-spot
1. Take a walk: I know this is super elementary, but walking really does help. You could even bike, longboard, ripstick...whatever. Just get out and move your muscles at a comfortable, non-stressful pace, and think. Go to nature. Watch the kids play in their front yards as you pass by. Think about what is really important in life.
2. Use repetition: Do something that is repetitive, something you can loose yourself in. webmd.com suggests walking (like mentioned before), painting, swimming, knitting. Do something that is freelance, relaxing, and not stressful. When you swim, don't do it for time. When you knit, don't do it for product. When you walk, don't do it for distance. The point of relaxation is not the destination, but the journey.
3. Eat stress-reducing foods: By this I do not mean stress meds. I mean foods that will help you both concentrate and rejuvenate, stay healthy and stay focused. Healthy food can help reduce stress (wow...big surprise right? Always thought it was ice cream.) Though some suggest sugar-packed, fatty foods, here are a few suggestions that comply with the Flame style.
- Oranges: Oranges have a lot of vitamin C, which has been shown to help curve stress.
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- Spinach: I know...most of you are like "eww...Popeye...gross," but spinach is actually really good for you. It contains magnesium, which a lack of may result in headaches or fatigue.
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- Avocados: These green babies contain a lot of potassium, which helps to reduce your blood pressure. (ah-hah!!) Put them on a salad, in a salsa, in guacamole...smother it on your face, whatever.
- Raw vegetables: Raw veggies are basically the cure for everything. Eat lots of them! A few good ways to eat them is a salad, dipping them in an organic salad dressing, or smothering peanut butter on them. Dig in and enjoy!
4. Tap Chakras and Meditate: If there is something bugging you, or if you just need a little time out, try tapping your chakras and meditating. Below, I have a picture from blisslotus.com of the chakra points. Chakras usually can be tapped in several different places. This is how I like to do it:
- Meditate: Sit down, nice and straight. Back straight, shoulders relaxed, hands on your knees. At my school, we do this for a minute every class period, and our motto is: Eyes closed, mouth closed, mind opened. I want you to do the same thing. Take deep breaths and clear your mind. Focus on the tasks you are preparing for. **I recommend meditating for at least a few minutes every day. My headmaster suggests doing it in the morning.**
- Chakra Tapping: http://www.balanced-energy.com/a_bit_about_chakras.htm is a good place to go to learn about chakras. It's kind of hard to explain it over the computer, so I would suggest finding someone who does reflexology, energy healing, or Reiki to help you. It really does help, and I do it all the time to resolve issues. I talk to myself while I do it, so it is really refreshing and rejuvenating. I know this sounds super hippy, but my mom does Reiki and I have some amazing older friends who work with energy, and it really does work!
blisslotus.com
5. Fast, pray, and study: When it feels like the world is getting to be too much for you (and even when it is not), I highly recommend the above three things.
Fast: For those of you who are unfamiliar with fasting, here's a brief definition. Fasting (like when Jesus fasted for 40 days) is when you go without food or drink for a designated amount of meals. I would suggest starting out small for first timers. You start out your fast with a prayer, and end it with a prayer, telling God your reasons for fasting. I suggest doing this on Sunday if possible.
Pray: I strongly invite you to pray. Prayer is a way of sorting your thoughts, speaking to God, and finding answers. It is one of the only resources you will always have and that will always be useful. Pray for guidance, for strength, and for understanding.
Study: Study the scriptures. They contain great words of wisdom. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for docrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness - that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." -2nd Timothy 3: 16-17
6. Seminary: Many of you have heard of seminary, and some of you haven't. But I promise it is one of the most inspirational places in the world. In my state, we are blessed to have it offered as
a released-time school class, and as early morning classes. It is where you are taught by wise men or women who have studied and searched the scriptures. They have amazing insight! It is so wonderful. :) I encourage all of you to go, LDS or not, especially since this year is New Testament Studies (2012-2013) and is so amazing!! It is truly a place of peace and strength. http://seminary.lds.org/?lang=eng
7. The Temple: For those of you with current temple recommends, go to the temple frequently! It is a place of inspiration and peace! If you don't have a recommend, get one. It will change your life. Pinky promise.
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