Remember in elementary school when the teacher made you write in your composition book every morning. I guess there is something to that. Although at the time I didn't think so, my entries said things like: "Today I took the bus to school and I my mom put a note in my lunch." It got me in the habit of writing daily.
Yesterday at church I was thinking of Elder Eyring's talk at conference. It was one of my favorites. He talked about remembering the ways the Lord has blessed your life, so that when trials come you can look back and remember how you were helped and look forward with faith that you will overcome this trial also with the help of the Lord. Also just to feel grateful for what you have. One of the ways I think we can do that best is by keeping a journal. Between the kids baby books, photo albums and this blog I think I have been a little negligent with my personal journal. So this is a reminder to myself and to you to be diligent in keeping a journal. Spencer W. Kimball said this about the subject:
"Your journal is your autobiography, so it should be kept carefully. You are unique, and there may be incidents in your experience that are more noble and praiseworthy in their way than those recorded in any other life.
Any Latter-day Saint family that has searched genealogical and historical records has fervently wished its ancestors had kept better and more complete records. On the other hand, some families possess some spiritual treasures because ancestors have recorded the events surrounding their conversion to the gospel and other happenings of interest, including many miraculous blessings and spiritual experiences. People often use the excuse that their lives are uneventful and nobody would be interested in what they have done. But I promise you that if you will keep your journals and records, they will indeed be a source of great inspiration to your families, to your children, your grandchildren, and others, on through the generations. Each of us is important to those who are near and dear to us—and as our posterity read of our life’s experiences, they, too, will come to know and love us. And in that glorious day when our families are together in the eternities, we will already be acquainted. "
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that's a really good quote- I like it a lot. I write every nom and then but not enough- what I do now is take my journal wih me. I bought one that is small enough to fit in my purse so it goes everywhere with me- so if there's ever a dull moment when I can write or when something happens I can immediately record it instead of putting it off and eventually forgetting. It seems to work pretty well. I still don;t write as much as I should but I do write more.
ReplyDeleteI really appreciated Elder Eyring's talk too. I guess I count blogging as a form of journal writing, but I also have a little "scripture journal" I use for gospel study, and I've been trying to write down at least one thing each day, like he suggested--trying is the key word! ;) I love how Elder Eyring gives such specific counsel. Oh, and thanks for that quote!
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