Day 10... Appreciating The Little Things (Feb. 19th)

Mental:

Growing up, our family was very into the arts. We spent weekends in museums, read poetry and Shakespeare during quiet time, and listened to operas and classical music before bed. We were nerdy kids... While we probably should have spent more time playing tag outside, I am grateful for my parents teaching us the importance of trying to understand the world around us. I regret not jumping out of trees, but I don't regret studying the beautiful language that can be found in all of the arts. 

This has followed me into my adult years and I continue to do these things for fun. Tonight I went with Sarah Orme to the Utah Symphony for Harry Potter night for her birthday. Sarah LOVES Harry Potter so I figured it would be the perfect present! We both enjoyed it and sat there mesmerized by the magic of the music! Mentally, this is what I needed. I needed to spend time with a great friend, I needed to relax and listen to beautiful music, and I needed the time to come home and reflect. Music, no matter what the tune or theme may be, always moves me to think on things that are just as beautiful. 

Spiritual:

On my Daily LDS Scripture app, the scripture of the day was 2 Timothy 3:1-5.

"This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of things that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away."

The last part really hit me. "having a form of godliness but denying the power thereof..." We all have a form of godliness within us because it is a part of our divine destiny. Because of the natural man, we often deny the power thereof. This breaks my heart because I know I am guilty of this. We are blessed to become so much more, but how often are we focused on this? I think that is why we are asked to return to the temple again and again. The blessings we receive in the temple remind us of what God has in store for us especially if we are to keep the covenants we make with Him. 

Physical:

Today I was grateful for my health. I am much more cautious about what I put into my body and how I treat it. While focusing on eating right and exercising, at this point I have now lost 4 lbs! It's a wonderful feeling to get rid of fat and to replace with muscle. I am constantly amazed at how our bodies can transform within a short period of time. My legs are looking more toned and I certainly have more energy! I drink XOJO during each of my workouts and I can see how it is increasing my performance. Seriously, if you haven't tried XOJO, I highly recommend that you do.