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I found this great talk today and thought I would share it with you. It's about adjusting to changes in our lives. Those who know me best know I usually resist big changes in life. I make a big deal and think the world is going to stop spinning, and then I adjust and everything ends up being just fine. Usually things end up great! But it's no surprise that adjusting to the idea of living in New York has been a bit difficult for me. I can't believe I didn't remember this talk from April's general conference, it's like it was meant for me! Hope you enjoy it, and here's a few favorite quotes:
"Most of us do not seek or even welcome dramatic changes. But change is an essential part of life's experiences... Too often we are reluctant to enter the next stage, begin the next challenge. Maybe we are too comfortable, fearful, or lacking in faith."
"...keep an eternal perspective. Understand that change and challenges are part of God's plan. By design this mortal existence is a time of testing or a time "to see if they will do all things whatsoever the Lord their God shall command them". In order to test our use of our God-given agency, we as mortals undergo a series of changes, challenges, trials, and temptations as we proceed through life. Only then are we properly tested."
5 comments:
Thank you very much for sharing that. This kind of stuff is so important. I need to hear advice like this more often.
Angie, I think you knew Heavenly Father wanted others to see this talk today. My world has been turned upside down just barely too and I'm probably much worse than you about resisting and life's changes. Thank you so much for posting this!! I needed it so much.
I'm pretty sure we were meant to be friends. I freak out with big changes. I think that what I had was the most amazing thing so I don't want to "mess it up." After the big event, I always end up liking it more...go figure!!
New York looks like such an amazing experience!! Go get a job!
Oh Ang, thanks! I loved reading this post! I totally needed to hear this too!
good job Angie! You are doing it and using all the tools!
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