(Well, it looks like I had this in "Draft" until just now. Whoops!)
Watch this brief musical celebration, first, then read the following poem:
"The linen which once held Him is empty.
It lies there,
Fresh and white and clean.
The door stands opened.
The stone is rolled away,
And I can almost hear the angels singing His praises.
Linen cannot hold Him.
Stone cannot hold Him.
The words echo through the empty limestone chamber,
'He is not here.'
The linen which once held Him is now empty.
It lies there,
Fresh and white and clean
And oh, hallelujah, it is empty."
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/04/at-parting?lang=eng
Could you hear the angels singing his praises? I felt like I could!
Because He lives, we all will live! 1 Cor. 15:19-22
Visit http://www.lds.org/topics/easter?lang=eng for more.
Cross-posted from my Google+ account.
Showing posts with label Happiness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Happiness. Show all posts
Monday, April 1, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live
Cross-posted from my Google+ account.
As you might imagine, I love the Hairless (Harry Potter) series. I particularly relish listening to Hairless, as read by Jim Dale. The other night, I was listening to the first book, again, and heard the part where Harry is met by Dumbledore, standing in front of the Mirror of Erised, gazing longingly at his deceased family. Dumbledore encourages Harry to live in the present, giving the quote of this post's title: "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live."
I love what a modern-day prophet had to say on this subject, as well: "We shouldn’t wait to be happy until we reach some future point, only to discover that happiness was already available—all the time! Life is not meant to be appreciated only in retrospect. 'This is the day which the Lord hath made … ,' the Psalmist wrote. 'Rejoice and be glad in it.'" http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/of-regrets-and-resolutions?lang=eng
Or, as another modern-day prophet quoted from The Music Man, a few years ago, “You pile up enough tomorrows, and you’ll find you’ve collected a lot of empty yesterdays.” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/finding-joy-in-the-journey?lang=eng
I hope we can all find and accept happiness and joy in life, now, rather than consistently telling ourselves, as Harry does, when tiredly searching for a solution to breathing under water in the Goblet of Fire, "In the next book . . . the next one, . . . the next one." We can choose to be happy, now!
As you might imagine, I love the Hairless (Harry Potter) series. I particularly relish listening to Hairless, as read by Jim Dale. The other night, I was listening to the first book, again, and heard the part where Harry is met by Dumbledore, standing in front of the Mirror of Erised, gazing longingly at his deceased family. Dumbledore encourages Harry to live in the present, giving the quote of this post's title: "It does not do to dwell on dreams and forget to live."
I love what a modern-day prophet had to say on this subject, as well: "We shouldn’t wait to be happy until we reach some future point, only to discover that happiness was already available—all the time! Life is not meant to be appreciated only in retrospect. 'This is the day which the Lord hath made … ,' the Psalmist wrote. 'Rejoice and be glad in it.'" http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/of-regrets-and-resolutions?lang=eng
Or, as another modern-day prophet quoted from The Music Man, a few years ago, “You pile up enough tomorrows, and you’ll find you’ve collected a lot of empty yesterdays.” https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/finding-joy-in-the-journey?lang=eng
I hope we can all find and accept happiness and joy in life, now, rather than consistently telling ourselves, as Harry does, when tiredly searching for a solution to breathing under water in the Goblet of Fire, "In the next book . . . the next one, . . . the next one." We can choose to be happy, now!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
How will I measure my life?
Cross-posted from my Google+ account.
People who value influential business theories almost by definition value what Prof. Clayton Christensen has to say. Ever heard of "disruptive innovation"? The man essentially invented the theory: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disruptive_innovation
In short, the take away from his message (and I strongly suggest investing the whole 19 minutes and 31 seconds) is essentially that, as finite human beings, we often want to achieve profitability here and now, yet that's frequently how great companies fall - they fail to plan long term. See Lucent, Xerox (re: GUI), AOL, IBM (as a computer maker), etc. Next, he points out that, as finite humans, we necessarily measure success in aggregate terms (profitability, ROI, how many people someone manages, his "net worth," etc.), yet God, who knows and comprehends all things, measures success in individual terms. Thus, how we interact with and impact individuals will matter most to God and, consequently (if we accept God as perfectly good), ourselves.
Prof. Christensen's theory is in perfect harmony with what the religious leaders, prophets and apostles, of his church, +The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or +Mormon.org) have declared for generations (since Adam, really):
"No other success can compensate for failure in the home" and "the most important . . . work that you will ever do will be the work you do within the walls of your own home."
People who value influential business theories almost by definition value what Prof. Clayton Christensen has to say. Ever heard of "disruptive innovation"? The man essentially invented the theory: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disruptive_innovation
In short, the take away from his message (and I strongly suggest investing the whole 19 minutes and 31 seconds) is essentially that, as finite human beings, we often want to achieve profitability here and now, yet that's frequently how great companies fall - they fail to plan long term. See Lucent, Xerox (re: GUI), AOL, IBM (as a computer maker), etc. Next, he points out that, as finite humans, we necessarily measure success in aggregate terms (profitability, ROI, how many people someone manages, his "net worth," etc.), yet God, who knows and comprehends all things, measures success in individual terms. Thus, how we interact with and impact individuals will matter most to God and, consequently (if we accept God as perfectly good), ourselves.
Prof. Christensen's theory is in perfect harmony with what the religious leaders, prophets and apostles, of his church, +The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or +Mormon.org) have declared for generations (since Adam, really):
"No other success can compensate for failure in the home" and "the most important . . . work that you will ever do will be the work you do within the walls of your own home."
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Broncos, Seahawks, and Perspective
In the words of Anton Ego, "After reading a lot of overheated puffery about your [teams], you know what I'm craving? A little perspective. That's it. I'd like some fresh, clear, well seasoned perspective."
In light of the Broncos' and Seahawks' losses, I have very little I want to say, other than I appreciate this time to remember what really matters and who is truly trustworthy. (For a pretty solid and depressing breakdown of the Broncos' losses, see this article from Woody Paige.)
Yes, Peyton Manning is an awesome quarterback, yet even he can create devastating turnovers. Yes, the Broncos' defense is tremendous (is it still?), yet even it can be embarrassed and humiliated in a huge game.
Can sports be gratifying? Certainly. Where would we do best to put our trust (and our happiness)? "O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever. I will not put my trust in the arm of flesh; for I know that cursed is he that putteth his trust in the arm of flesh. Yea, cursed is he that putteth his trust in man or maketh flesh his arm." 2 Nephi 4:34.
May Peyton Manning's throwing arm retain its strength . . .
In light of the Broncos' and Seahawks' losses, I have very little I want to say, other than I appreciate this time to remember what really matters and who is truly trustworthy. (For a pretty solid and depressing breakdown of the Broncos' losses, see this article from Woody Paige.)
Yes, Peyton Manning is an awesome quarterback, yet even he can create devastating turnovers. Yes, the Broncos' defense is tremendous (is it still?), yet even it can be embarrassed and humiliated in a huge game.
Can sports be gratifying? Certainly. Where would we do best to put our trust (and our happiness)? "O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever. I will not put my trust in the arm of flesh; for I know that cursed is he that putteth his trust in the arm of flesh. Yea, cursed is he that putteth his trust in man or maketh flesh his arm." 2 Nephi 4:34.
May Peyton Manning's throwing arm retain its strength . . .
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Today's Spiritual Message: Love Her Mother
How can a father raise a happy, well-adjusted daughter in today's increasingly toxic world?
Also, it seems like mothers particularly love it when fathers take care of the kids late at night . . .
Also, it seems like mothers particularly love it when fathers take care of the kids late at night . . .
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