P.S.

I'm not very funny, so don't expect to be rolling in laughter (unless it's mockery) after reading my blog. The end.

Sunrise, Sunset

I was listening to this song (Sunrise, Sunset--from Fiddler on the Roof) today as I worked at Project Read (an adult literacy program for Utah County). Every day, we have time while the sun shines to work, play, learn, grow, and serve. Or, we can choose to squander the time, idling away our lives on meaningless or even harmful activities. We only have today. We are not guaranteed a tomorrow, and yesterday is gone. We only have today. And, if we only have today, then working, playing, learning, growing, and serving should all be part of today. Some days will have a balance different than others. But, today is all I have. So, I will do all I can to find joy, not fleeting happiness, indulgence, or indifference, but joy! Thomas Monson said, "Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family....

"Day by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now. The lives of all of us, of course, go through similar alterations and changes. The difference between the changes in my life and the changes in yours is only in the details. Time never stands still; it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes.

"This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now."

I have many big decisions coming up in my life. It could be a bumpy ride, but at least I get to ride it. I am looking forward to these big decisions and the changes, good and hard, that will help me appreciate the joy in the journey.