As I have been thinking about this, I keep thinking where do I go from here. I feel like I have been making progress but now it's the point where there is more than one area that really needs working on. Where do I begin? What thing about myself and my thought patterns do I work on changing first? What is going to propel me forward in the direction I'm suppose to go? As I debated over these questions in my mind I knew the source where I could find answers. I knew that if I prayed I would receive help. God wants me to move forward and will help me go the direction He needs my life to go. As I prayed I was reminded of an experience I had before. It was an experience I had written down so I remembered it very well. I knew what I needed to do. The thing I wanted to share isn't about what I needed to do to change personally, but about how I remembered what I needed to do to.
As I have struggled with self-worth, purpose and trying to figure out who I needed to become I have kept a very good journal. I write my thoughts, feelings, and impressions that come. I have done this for years because my journal was my outlet. I could write and it was for me. I could write what I was struggling with and not feel judged. I could write about the great days and the bad days. I wrote what I was learning and understanding on this journey I'm on to become the best version of myself. I was able to see my progress because I had kept track of it.
So, as we are trying to move forward journals allow us to look back at where we have been and to see the things we have learned. It helps us see how far we have come and how we incorporated the inspiration we received into our new belief system about ourselves. We are each capable of receiving insights into ways we can improve and we are also able to see and feel the good things we are doing. I know God wants to guide us. A quote by Elder James E. Faust that stands out to me every time I receive inspiration is, "Revelations recorded is revelation received." If we are writing down the things we are receiving we will continue to be guided. As we write down the inspiration and thoughts that come we will be able to look back on those words for guidance in the future.
Just like today I remembered what I needed to do because I wrote it down in my journal. Try it out. If you already keep a journal, read back through it. You'll be surprised by how much you have grown and all the amazing insights you have received. If you don't keep a journal go get one. I use the composition books all the time and I love them! If it sounds too hard just give it a try because it will change your life. I know it has mine and I love going back and reading through what I have learned. It lets me see that I am moving forward even if at times it has been slower than I wanted, it's still forward. I'm excited for the experiences you have with your journals and the things it will teach you about yourself. Good Luck!
As I have struggled with self-worth, purpose and trying to figure out who I needed to become I have kept a very good journal. I write my thoughts, feelings, and impressions that come. I have done this for years because my journal was my outlet. I could write and it was for me. I could write what I was struggling with and not feel judged. I could write about the great days and the bad days. I wrote what I was learning and understanding on this journey I'm on to become the best version of myself. I was able to see my progress because I had kept track of it.
So, as we are trying to move forward journals allow us to look back at where we have been and to see the things we have learned. It helps us see how far we have come and how we incorporated the inspiration we received into our new belief system about ourselves. We are each capable of receiving insights into ways we can improve and we are also able to see and feel the good things we are doing. I know God wants to guide us. A quote by Elder James E. Faust that stands out to me every time I receive inspiration is, "Revelations recorded is revelation received." If we are writing down the things we are receiving we will continue to be guided. As we write down the inspiration and thoughts that come we will be able to look back on those words for guidance in the future.
Just like today I remembered what I needed to do because I wrote it down in my journal. Try it out. If you already keep a journal, read back through it. You'll be surprised by how much you have grown and all the amazing insights you have received. If you don't keep a journal go get one. I use the composition books all the time and I love them! If it sounds too hard just give it a try because it will change your life. I know it has mine and I love going back and reading through what I have learned. It lets me see that I am moving forward even if at times it has been slower than I wanted, it's still forward. I'm excited for the experiences you have with your journals and the things it will teach you about yourself. Good Luck!
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