Today I was able to enjoy some time with one of my best friends who is currently serving the Lord. Being around her and her companion was a lovely reminder of what it was like to serve a mission. The spirit that radiated from them both was simply beautiful. After spending time with them, I stood on soft sand while the warm Florida ocean waves kissed my feet. I could feel Heavenly Father's love for me so strongly. For me and for everyone around me. The Earth is such a blessing to us. Often times, I get caught up in my activities and I forget just how beautiful the world around me is. When I stand on a beach, I never forget. I am always reminded and I am always humbled. I needed to spend time around those two amazing sister missionaries this afternoon as well as enjoy those moments on the beach. I needed to be reminded of the things that matter most in this life. The world in which we live, and how we treat one another. Our relationships. Our relationships with everyone around us, ourselves, and most importantly, with our Savior and our Heavenly Father. I came across this quote tonight, that picture down below, and it was also something I needed to see today. My dad has always told my brother and I to "live in the now". I've never really been able to do that! But, my dad is right. If we are looking back, then we can never progress, and if we are looking too far ahead, we will miss the moments as they come. We wont be able to take in the beautiful creations God has given us, nor will we be able to build those relationships that are so important. If you're like me and have a hard time living in the now, think about this picture. Remember that all good things come from God. He wants us to take each day as it comes. Enjoy His creations, love yourself, love those around you. He doesn't want us to look back and dwell on things that we can no longer change, because if we do, then we might get stuck in thought...stuck in regret....but, like it says in this picture--there is something good coming. Have faith in that and just breathe in today.
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