turtle time

Sometimes we feel that we need to rush rush rush! We feel as if we always need something to do, to say, somewhere to go. This isn't truly making us happy is it? A few weeks ago as we rushed off to somehere we needed to be I just happened to spot a silly little turtle trying to cross the road. We stopped our dash and slowed down a little to enjoy the little things. As I continue to refelct on this I just keep learning so much from my slow and steady turtle friend. "Slow and steady" really does win the race.

In a recent talk by President Dieter F Uchtdorf he talked about what matters most. "...we would do well to slow down a little, proceed at the optimum speed for our circumstances, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most." 

One of my favorite stories from the Book of Mormon is about the people of Ammon, called the Anti-Nehpi-Lehi's. They are a great example of remembering what matters most! They made special promises with God and received a mighty change of heart. Before this they loved war, but after, they buried their weapons of war, promising to not take them up again for any reason. "...they were firm, and would suffer even unto death rather than commit sin" (Alma 24:19)

"Strength comes not from frantic activity but from being settled on a firm foundation of truth and light. It comes from placing our attention and efforts on the basics of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. It comes from paying attention to the divine things that matter most." (President Uchtdorf)

Our dear Prophet Thomas S. Monson asked us "What is important and what is trivial?" I invite you to look into your life and ask yourself this question. As we slow down and focus on what matters most I know that we will not miss the little things. By small and simple things are great things brought to pass!