Leading up to the start of this year, I knew I wanted some sort of quote, word, or mantra to always have in the back of my mind (and the front). Something to help me focus my year. The past couple years I've used "Hope" and "Faith" and "Joy in the Journey."
Early in December, I knew exactly what I wanted to use, but wasn't too sure. I studied several talks, read countless scriptures, thought of lots of good things to focus on. However, one phrase would never leave my mind. Right after Christmas, I knew that this was the one for my 2019 focus.
Come what may, and love it!
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin gave a talk in General Conference several years ago titled, "Come What May, and Love it" and it has always been one of my favorites.
If you've never heard it or need a refresher, here's the link:
https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/come-what-may-and-love-it?lang=eng
No matter what comes, any trial, any struggle, this is what I want to focus on.
Learning to love the stage of life I'm in.
Focusing on what is really important.
Becoming the best me I can.
Realistically, I know that this isn't easy. It's not something that will be fixed over night. This is something that is a conscious choice each day.
My grandma has always told me that I have a choice in every circumstance, every moment. I can choose to let something weigh me down, choose to be upset or angry or sad. Or I can choose to find joy, focus on the blessings, or learn a lesson.
So, 2019- Come what may! I'm going to love it!
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