Things that Matter Most

So, today in seminary-we colored. I didn't have the time or energy to try and put together a lesson, and we had pictures from Sis Hull for coloring that related to the chapters we've been discussing since Thursday, so thats all I had them do. I felt kinda lame, till the kids told me how much they loved it. Made me think about how from time to time, we all need to take it easy. Everything these days is RUN RUN RUN RUN RUN!!!!!

It was nice to just sit, chat, color, relax.

I hope the kids take that as a lesson. Probably won't, but I learned something.

Deiter Uchtdorf, a pilot, once said (in the talk found in full here) "What do you suppose pilots do when they encounter turbulence? A student pilot may think that increasing speed is a good strategy because it will get them through the turbulence faster. But that may be the wrong thing to do. Professional pilots understand that there is an optimum turbulence penetration speed that will minimize the negative effects of turbulence. And most of the time that would mean to reduce your speed. The same principle applies also to speed bumps on a road. Therefore, it is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions."

So, everyone, my advise, take a 6:30 am Coloring break with some great teenagers. Good stuff for the soul.