It was definitely one I needed to hear! He gave a great sermon using the five pedals of the forget-me-not flower. These are five things it would be wise never to forget...
Forget not to be patient with yourself.
Forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.
Forget not to be happy now.
Forget not the “why” of the gospel.
Forget not that the Lord loves you.
Forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice.
Forget not to be happy now.
Forget not the “why” of the gospel.
Forget not that the Lord loves you.
I bring up this talk because it reminds us of some very important truths. I believe Heavenly Father wants us all to be happy now. He can help us with our goals whether they relate to spiritual, physical, intellectual, social, or emotional things. We are much more likely to be successful when we include Him anyway. So, as this blog is related to our health and wellness, I think it is appropriate and necessary to include things like this!
So, forget not to be patient with yourself. Don't try to change everything and overwhelm yourself in our quest for better health. Be compassionate and patient with yourself. Don't beat yourself up too much over missing a few days of exercise. Be patient with yourself if don't reach your weight loss goal in a week.
Forget not the difference between a good sacrifice and a foolish sacrifice. Are you sacrificing scripture study and prayer for less important things like TV and Facebook? I think making time to take care of your body with exercise and eating right is a good sacrifice and something Heavenly Father wants us to do. This section is something you will have to ponder and weigh on your own.
Forget not to be happy now. Wow I think this is so important and true! Do you find yourself saying/thinking, "I will be happy once I've finished school" or "I'll be happy once I am such and such a size" or in my case "I'll be happy once this baby sleeps through the night!" ? I think President Uchtdorf says it best.
"...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."
Forget not the why of the gospel. President Uchtdorf said, "We focus on what the Lord wants us to do and how we might do it, but we sometimes forget why." I often fall into the routine/ going through the motions trap. Remembering the why Heavenly Father has asked us to do certain things and why we want and need to follow Him is crucial in avoiding these traps. But another thought I hope you'll think about is the why behind your personal health and wellness goals. Don't forget what is motivating you and don't forget the big picture. It might be a good idea to write it down as a reminder for those times you start to forget.
Forget not that the Lord loves you! How amazing that the God of heaven and earth has not and will never forget you! He loves you and knows you perfectly!
"No matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love."
I hope you all enjoy this conference weekend! I challenge you to do something active before, after or in-between sessions! It could be anything... a walk, yard work, wash your car, a hike, a jog, a workout video!
Maybe we can each comment on what we did? Any takers?
