My wife and daughters are once again participating in a blog challenge (except the youngest who is just too busy to blog). The challenge is to write on a specified topic each day for a month (or longer - I'm not sure what they decided). One of them invited me to participate so I will, though I decided that I will cherry pick topics rather than write about each. I enjoyed reading their posts concerning who their respective favorite person is and determined that I would participate in this topic along with them.
Like them many came to mind but one stood out as a favorite for me. He is widely quoted so I think I will introduce him through a few quotes from his writing or speaking opportunities.
"We live in a world where finding fault in others seems to be the favorite blood sport. It has long been the basis of political campaign strategy. It is the theme of much television programming across the world. It sells newspapers. Whenever we meet anyone, our first almost unconscious reaction may be to look for imperfections."
"Carrying a grudge is a heavy burden. As you forgive, you will feel the joy of being forgiven."
"Our Heavenly Father Loves us. He sent His Only Begotten Son to be our Savior. He knew that in mortality we would be in grave danger, the worst of it from the temptations of a terrible adversary. That is one of the reasons why the Savior has provided priesthood keys so that those with ears to hear and faith to obey could go to places of safety."
"It is never too late to strengthen the foundation of faith. There is always time. With faith in the Savior, you can repent and plead for forgiveness. There is someone you can forgive. There is someone you can thank. There is someone you can serve and lift. You can do it wherever you are and however alone and deserted you may feel."
These four are quotes from Henry B. Eyring. I am not sure when he became so prominent in my thinking but for at least the last few years his General Conference addresses have really touched me. I appreciate that he so often gets emotional when speaking of things that are of importance to him. He speaks a lot about family and family experiences - which are also high on my importance list. A good man who is providing a public example that I try to emulate.
Thanks for checking in. More to come soon. See you then.
From time to time I will share with family and friends a few thoughts, dreams, occasional insights and funny stories from my life and the lives of those same friends and family. Nothing too embarrassing or hurtful. Enjoy!
