Reduce the rush

Of Things That Matter Most
President Uchtdorf
April, 2010 CR

Out of all of the conference talks, this one stood out the most.
I think I took a whole page of notes on this one.
Love, love, love, President Uchtdorf.
He's my most favorite...
Next to Pres. Faust.

I've been watching this new TV series called, "What's Eating You".
Saddest show, ever.

It's about people with food disorders. I really can relate to them in a way, and, even though I don't binge & purge together...I think I do binge. And I am always thinking about food, always dieting, always down on myself about my weight, always putting myself down about my image...so I totally relate to these people.

So that's why this quote stood out to me...

"Some people can't get along with themselves. They criticize and belittle themselves all day long until they begin to hate themselves. May I suggest that you reduce the rush and take a little extra time to get to know yourself better".

I had the most amazing summer...because I got to know myself. I put myself outside...enjoying the season...being with family, spending time with friends, and did things that I loved. And I was so happy.

Things have changed...I've been WAY hard on myself, and have overwhelmed myself with work. I've put on weight, I'm discouraged all day, and feel hopeless some days.

This little reminder from Pres. Uchtdorf was so needed.