CHOOSE THE GREAT TRUTH | 01.13.20
truth v.s. lies
"Are ye Stripped of Pride" -Kim B. Clark
this talk has changed the way I see my existence. Almost every time I make a decision or even evaluate myself or another person around me recently I do it through a new lens. The lens of following the great truth, and not the great lie. So much to reflect on!! And have started to see how easy it can be to just absorb the lies that are around us, seemingly everywhere.
Here are some lies I have recognized in my life:
- thinking I have to do it alone
- not recognizing my inherent worth as a Child of God/the universe
- thinking my best is not actually enough
- assuming people's portrayals of themselves (through emails, social media, whatever) are accurate or realistic
- thinking I am an exception to receiving the Grace of God through our Savior Jesus Christ
- and on, and on, and on.
There are so many lies you may have woven into you life, you may not even realize it. I know I did. As I have gotten more light in my life through getting closer to God, I have been slowly pulling these lies out of my operating system. It is really refreshing to see yourself, see others, and experience things as they REALLY ARE.
I recommend y'all check out the talk though, really good food for thought.
here is the link:
eating hills for breakfast
we have been biking our lil tails off. it has been really fun and I love biking so much literally I just want to keep biking forever sometimes we get to the appointment and I'm like "awh already"
lots of hills on this one route we have been taking lately so QUADS OF STEEL AM I RIGHT LADIES
all that biking in college because I hate driving definitely paid off! the bike life is the only life
trade-offs
I have learned that basically everything in life worth having comes at some sort of cost. coming on a mission was in no way an easy decision for me, but is has become the most valuable experience of my entire life. Everything I have in my life that is of most worth to me has required me to first surrender something that is somewhat important to me. Usually this can hurt a little bit!!But with time and more wisdom I come to understand that what I gain is infinitely more valuable than anything I have ever given up. Sometimes these trade offs even require me to give up something that is holding me back (sin, doubt, a dysfunctional attitude or belief, etc.) and in return, I get something precious.
hopefully any of this made sense, but something I have been thinking about a lot lately, and it's honestly a pattern God has shown to me during my life/through studying the scriptures as well.
a challenge...
make a happy list!!!
So some of you might know that I passed through a little bout of anxiety and depression for a few months during my mission. As I have recovered from that I have learned so many tactics to help me be happy and calm. One of these is my happy list!! I basically make a list of things that have consistently brought me joy. Some things on my happy list: serving other people, working out really hard, cooking yummy food, cleaning the house, writing poems, etc. Very simple things, but if I do a couple of these things I am usually distracted enough to feel happy again!! So try making your own happy list and put it somewhere you can see!! It has helped me lots.
HEY EVERYONE! COME TO MY HOMECOMING IT'S ON MARCH 8TH AT 1750 s 1500 e. Edgehill Ward. 12:00 pm. I WILL PROBABLY EMBARRASS MYSELF SLIGHTLY FROM THE PULPIT BUT IT WILL BE FUN AND I WANNA HUG YOU ALL
AFTER I WILL MOST LIKELY HAVE FOOD AT MY HOUSE, I DON'T KNOW WHAT FOOD, HOPEFULLY I WILL MAKE AGUA DE JAMAICA AND OTHER MEXICAN ANTOJITOS STAY TUNED!!
xoxoxo
here is my address!! still the same!! XP
3900 Main Street apt. 1230
Rowlett, Texas 75099
i desire for each of you to experience an absolutely exquisite week full of gratitude, love, and recognizing the hand of your Loving Heavenly Father!
Con cariño,
hermanita rasmussen
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