Today I had a break between my Institute class and my Swimming class that spanned the gap from 12:00 to 3:00, so instead of the usual facebook stalking for hours on end, I decided to call my mom. It's nice being on better terms with most of my family. I mean, we still aren't one of those perfectly happy families, but I think I'm a lot more okay with that. We get along all right most of the time, and I can't and won't complain about that. It was nice talking with my mom today. I mean, it's nice living my own life, but it's nice having a family I'm okay talking to now.
Today the spiritual thought in my Institute class was all about how this life is too short to have negative thoughts. You have to let go of the things that bother you and keep your attitude positive. I know for a fact that that can be hard, but I just need to move on.
Another of my friends once told me that life is a balance of holding on and letting go. I need to learn to let go of the things that hurt me. Just move on, don't let them get the best of me. By the same measure I need to cling onto the things that bring me the greatest happiness in my life. I need to cling to the gospel of Jesus Christ. I need to hold onto my family, and realize just how significant and wonderful it is to have a family that is sealed together for time and all eternity; that is, to know that my family and I will all be together as a family even after this life. I need to let go of my bitter feelings towards those who intentionally or unintentionally. I need to let go of the things I waste my time with, like hours on facebook, when nothing is really happening.
I need to let go of my bitterness towards my family and do my work to rebuild the bridges.
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