i was just thinking about how when you are a little kid, and even my age. life was and is still simple. You didnt have to worry about the issues, actually if you were lucky you didnt even know that there were issues. i often want to go back to when i was little because there was a lot less to deal with, but then i think, there are major pluses to being older. haha driving (eek) , dating (DOUBLE eek). but they all come with more responsibility, ugh i seriously do not like that word. it seems so very responsible... but thats the point.
Its sad that everyday you get a little older, but a little wiser. you are able to learn new things, and you discover who you are, we are all on that path of becoming adults and finding who we are right? most of of us are unwilling to get older but its inevitable, we all drag our feet but we cant stop the momentum... so to fight.. it is impossible..... but i think of all the joy i can have, completing my senior year, going to college, starting a family and being sealed in the temple...granted im not so nieve i know that there are going to be hardships and things that are going to wiegh me down and seem so out of my control, but i figure if i jump into this growing up process i evolve into a better stronger more independant person.... why not.... then i can teach my children, its ok to grow up... we all have to do it sometime...
this sunday i was listening to given by Bro. Judd he he talked about good better and best, and that got me thinking am i little tyaan doing my best?? i finally came to the conclusion that no i wasnt, i want to be able to go to the temple when im older, am i on the path. sure of course i am i say, but my concern is my will strong enough, will i be like the pioneers and press forward? we are tuaght that in the last days only the faithful will remain, am i faithful enough? am i strong enough? i think i am but some day my road of faith is going to be tryed and i wonder if mine will stand the test of time... im sure i am not the only one thinking this, but one of my friends asked me whats your biggest fear? its not standing up at the last days. i want it so much so i am going to do my BEST.
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Just keep a good balance. It's a shame to see young people be in such a hurry to grow up that they miss out on being young. I think it's important (and I know you've heard me say this before) to enjoy each year being the age you are, because you'll never get to do it again.
As you pointed out, being older brings more responsibility. Every bit of freedom you get from being older comes with the sacrifices and costs of having them. Driving means taking the responsibility of having your, and others, safety resting on your shoulders. It means paying insurance and gas (whether you're paying or your parents are) and agreeing to be mindful of laws and accept any fines or consequences of not doing so. I could go on and on. (as you know very well :-)
Anyway, the trick is to balance being able to enjoy the opportunity you have to be young now, while keeping in mind what you want out of your future. You should enjoy being a senior in high school because the year will be over before you know it, but you also have to remember where you want to go in life and make sure you're doing all of the things you need to be able to get there. It seems like a lot to expect out of yourself, but the rewards are a future of being happy with your life, and having happy memories of your youth.
And if anyone can accomplish all of these things, it's you babygirl.
I remember when life was simple. Someone once said "life was as simple as a pimple". Pretty weird statement but I think it can make sense. Pimples didn't matter when I was a little kid, but as a teenage/young adult it could be devistating (timing made the difference). Now, at my age, bring 'em on...I'll just pinch them and cover them up or even ignore them.
Keep the focus on important things. You seem to have a good perspective on life. I think you are awesome and will do great. Hang on to the Gospel, your parents and the good examples of your friends. You will continue to do great!
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