I watched a few Firesides last night and I really liked some of the messages.
Today at school I really wanted to have a burrito, but I remembered Elder Hales' words from the March 2009 Fireside about provident living and not buying things that we cannot afford. I can technically afford to buy myself a burrito for dinner now, but I also had food waiting for me at home. I was by no means starving, and I did have some fruit snacks with me, so instead I held off until I got home and didn't spend the money that could instead go to my credit card debt (which is slowly diminishing!).
I was very proud that I had the self control to think outside of the moment and remember that I didn't truly need that burrito. I'm having a slightly more difficult time with that tonight, as I am writing a blog and looking up information on future schooling rather than doing my homework, but I took a small step today.
Now that I've patted myself on the back about it, maybe I can do a better job of carrying this activity to the rest of my life and actually do some of that homework!
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I saw a comment of yours on "(no) sex and the city" where you mentioned that you were newly investigating the Church, so I opened your profile and was led here. I hope you're not too creeped out by my slightly stalkerish tendencies. :)
I've read each of the posts below, and I just wanted to thank you for your beautifully articulated, newly-growing testimony. I've been a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and have had strong convictions of its truthfulness ever since I can remember. Lately, however, I have been feeling as though I'm in a bit of a rut, and am somewhat complacent. I've recognized and wanted to change it, but that complacency has sometimes gotten the better of me. Reading your words has helped me take one more step out of this rotten apathy, and also to remember not to take what I have for granted. I especially enjoyed this post, and was so impressed that Elder Hales' words came to your mind and influenced such a seemingly minor choice. I wish I could say that much for myself!
Anyway, I plan to keep reading and commenting, and I hope you don't mind.
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