Happy Sunday!

I tend to focus on the little things in life. I love that when a person smiles their mouth relaxes but their eyes stay lit for much longer. I love the way my white converse click on the floor of the fine arts center.

Today is different. Today I can't help but think about the biggest things in my life- the most important ones. So here goes :)

1. Hope

I've pinned it. The most important thing in my life is hope. I hope for Christmas presents, good movies, and hot chocolate that has reached the perfect sipping temperature. I hope for opportunities to laugh and   to cry. I am a dreamer, hope is the driving force in my life :) My hope is more than just that though, it's faith. "Faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore, if ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true." -Alma 36: 21 (The Book of Mormon)

Just like I have faith that someday soon I'll be able to make the perfect cup of hot chocolate, I have faith that Jesus Christ is my Savior and that I can return to live with Him. I know about the hot chocolate because I've done it before, but I know about Christ because of the feeling that comes when I learn of Him and try to emulate His life. This faith that the world is a good place and that God lives enables me to hope for a better future and a better me. It is the reason I wake up smiling and the reason I go to bed happy, knowing that tomorrow is a new day and that I can try again.

The secret to finding lasting joy, love, and peace in my life all comes from this hope, or faith, in my Redeemer and teachings.

2. Family

I don't feel like I need to say much in this section. Go hug your Mom and tell her that you love and appreciate her! Tell your Dad that you are amazed by and truly grateful for his sacrifices. Honestly try to create lasting relationships with your siblings. They can be your best friends :)

3. Service

Living selflessly to help other people is the best and easiest way to feel loved. There have been so many times where I felt unworthy, unloved, or inadequate that my whole attitude was changed by service.

However, going to serve others with yourself in mind will invariably lead to disappointment. I promise that if you help someone with only their happiness in mind, you will be a better, more cheerful person because of it.

We find true fulfillment and meaning in our lives by giving them to help others.

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Well, there you have it! As always, please feel free to ask me any questions about anything :)

Now go be happy! :D