Forget Me Not

The Church held General Conference this past weekend. The above referenced talk (and yes- there is a song with the same title) was actually given the weekend before Conference at the General Relief Society Meeting. The talk was given by one of my favorite speakers, President Dieter F. Uchtdorf. I wanted to share a particular part that I really enjoyed. He said:

"If we spend our days waiting for fabulous roses, we could miss the beauty and wonder of the tiny forget me nots that are all around us. This is not to say that we should abandon hope or temper our goals. Never stop striving for the best that is within you. Never stop hoping for all of the righteous desires of your heart. But don't close your eyes and hearts to the simple and elegant beauties of each day's ordinary moments that make up a rich, well-lived life. The happiest people I know are not those who find their golden ticket; they are those who, while in pursuit of worthy goals, discover and treasure the beauty and sweetness of the everyday moments. They are the ones who, thread by daily thread, weave a tapestry of gratitude and wonder throughout their lives.These are they who are truly happy."

I am thankful for this gentle reminder. I felt like that was directed to me, to remind me to enjoy the things around me while I wait patiently while we go through our current struggles. Im so thankful for modern day prophets who lead and direct us.

I recommend this talk to everyone, here is a little breakdown of the talk: