Becoming

Growing up, I was always that shy, independent kid. Even up to the date of my baptism a few years back, I was hesitant to use the Atonement (before my extended knowledge) because I didn't want to bother Jesus Christ with my problems. Now knowing that he has already suffered for my sins, I can more fully rely and not be hesitant about utilizing the atonement. That being said, how often are we hesitant to help someone else or allow them to help us because we're either too prideful or too worried about what they/someone else will think of us? More often than not I'm sure. For example, my grandfather was always so kind and charitable to everyone. Because of this, of course there were times that he struggled, but he knew that he always had people in his life that would be there for him, no matter what. Partially what kept him so good, I assume is his self-responsibility to be the best that he could be for everyone that was already in his life and for the people that he would mee...

Act, the verb, means to take action and do something. This week I have had some struggles following through with things that I have told myself that I would do and that is not only humbling, but selfish. When you act and it is not in the way that the Savior would have you do, then not only is it selfish, but it also not what is best for you. What is best for you is to follow the commandments that we have been given and to follow through with the covenants that we have made with the Lord. You can be good in the gospel, a good friend, or good at what you do, but why not be great at all of these things? We undoubtedly have the potential to be. When we are not striving to fully utilizing what God has given us, we are basically mocking our gifts and when we make mistakes and don't utilize the atonement, we too are mocking that. There is an abundance of people, places, and things that God has put in our lives and it's up to us to find these and make the best out of it. God has put Hi...

     I am so grateful for the things that I have been learning in this class and how related it is to the gospel. Too many people forget to involve the essential things that the gospel enriches our lives with: Honesty, integrity, diligence, humbleness, etc. When we create room for these important things and fill our lives with nothing else, there can be no room for any deceit of the Devil. It's as simple and true as this and too many forget.      On another note, I am also grateful for who Gordon B. Hinckley brought up in his talk: Mothers and friends that will stand by you through the thick and thin. In my hardest of times, these are the two that I turn to for solace and advice. To remember them is also an important part of growth, for you can try to emulate what they have done for you.      This week's reading involved us reading about the "7 Habits." I read the book by Stephen Covey back in high school and I did not truly appreciate it t...

     Well it is the fourth week of school and I'm starting to realize some very important things about myself, especially thanks to my entrepreneurship class. Some things that I truly desire and prioritize are affecting what I had originally planned for my business. Before, I desired to open up my own bakery, but the more I go through my studies and am contemplating the future of my life and of others, I don't think that the food business is what I am meant to do. Each day I have a longing to help those around me, not just mentally/spiritually, but also physically. While creating my bucket list, one of the things that surprised me that came to mind was that I wanted to go to a developing country and give medical attention to those in need of it. It would be hard to do that when my knowledge is limited to making the perfect cinnamon rolls.      This may go along with my personal constitution assignment that I will be focusing on next, but one thing that Jim...

I've been apprehensive to write on here, I'll admit. Sometimes I am unsure of what is exactly appropriate content for this blog, but nonetheless, here is what I have to write. Within this first week that I've been back at college, I have come to learn and remember so many things. For example, I am realizing just how important the people in my life are. I used to be fairly independent and only saw people as a hindrance to my growth. I was that guy that hated group projects because I seemed to be the only one that worked on it. Where I'm at today in my life, couldn't be any further from what I once believed. Without the people in my life, I most definitely would not be as knowledgeable as I am today. Lately, I have seen how blessed I am to be surrounded by people that are so compassionate and enjoy my friendship. It is actually quite interesting, once I was able to comprehend it, that these are all such extraordinary people that have no problem helping others no matte...