I know I often say this about our lectures ha, but I can't help saying it because it is so often true!!! So here it goes, I absolutely loved the lecture today given by BYUSA President Elise May. Wow, it is nearly impossible to hear her speak and not feel of the great and real love that she has not only for service, buy also for the entire populous (the people!) of byu campus! I emphasize the people part because that is really what life is all about. As President Monson said in this past General Conference (and as is sung in highschool musical ha!) "We're all in this together!" How True that is and yet so many people do not realize it or else they get so busy caught up in their own lives that they loose sight of this important Truth.(Myself included I regret to say:( ) However, today I am grateful that I was reminded of this eternal principle and with the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday I am looking forward to expanding my leadership role to further apply this principle of showing sincere Love and appreciation for the amazing people in my life, chiefest among them being my wonderful Family! I hope that the same sincere love and enthusiastic care that I felt from today's lecture can be felt by those around me as I strive to be a better Christlike individual and servant leader.
As for my traditional leadership role(s) that I've been working on, today I made a special effort to be a Good Campus "Cheerer Upper" :D by saying hi, making eye contact and smiling at random strangers as I passed them by on my way around campus! It was great ha! I forgot how fun it was to consciously and consistently do this throughout my day and it ended up making my day so much better seeing the smiles I was able to get from simply being friendly and saying "hello!" It's amazing how simple service can be and yet the results it produces are so much greater! I Love it!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Firstly, I absolutly L-o-v-e-d the lecture given by Dr. Erickson about Home and Community Life. I thought a lot of the statements made about actively making a difference in both Family and community life were such powerful truths. One of the quotes that impressed me the most was the quote of President Kimball which stated, "The time will come when only those who believe deeply and actively in the family will be able to preserve their families in the midst of the gathering evil around us." As we get deeper and deeper into the last days, this becomes truer and truer. Families are the most important units in God's Eternal plan of Hapiness. I am so grateful for my awesome loving family and I'm so grateful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ that provides a way for me to be able to live with them and all those I love forever.
As for my leadership role this week, I focused on trying to be a better friend, sister, daughter and roomate. I had the opportunity to strive to focus on all of these roles this week by spending time with individuals in all of these groups at various times throughout the week. In particular, I did such things as trying to be a good listener, encourager, comforter, and friend. As I had the opportunity to serve these people whom I love, my love and appreciation grew even more for them.
As for my leadership role this week, I focused on trying to be a better friend, sister, daughter and roomate. I had the opportunity to strive to focus on all of these roles this week by spending time with individuals in all of these groups at various times throughout the week. In particular, I did such things as trying to be a good listener, encourager, comforter, and friend. As I had the opportunity to serve these people whom I love, my love and appreciation grew even more for them.
Friday, November 13, 2009
(Random and cool little fact I noticed, even though it has nothing to do with my leadership role, today's entry is my 13th one and it is Friday November 13th!:D Oooooo!)
Unfortunately, I came down very sick this week so I was not able to attend the lecture Monday or class Wednesday or my Y Service Squad group:(.......However! That does not mean I didn't have the opportunity to both take on as well as be the recipient of other Leadership roles.
Firstly, I would like to share the leadership of some of those close around me who served me this past week. My Family is most prominent among these. When they discovered I was sick, they came down and took me home so that I wouldn't be alone sick in my apartment. They did so many kind favors for me and took care of me while I was home with them as well. Also my roomates once they found out I was sick, they checked to make sure I was alright and encouraged me to get better. I had many kind friends who called to see how I was doing and offered to help by doing such things as making me soup and helping me study for a test. There were many other aquaintances and teachers who were very understanding and helpful as well. I can't help but feel grattitude for these Awesome people in my life who I feel sincerely care about me. I see why it is so important that we as leaders (and just as human beings in general) all serve and genuinely care for one another.
Secondly, as for my "leadership role" this week, I took on the responsibility of being a good recipient of service. :) What that means is rather than try and solve all my problems by myself, I let my needs be known and allowed others to serve me. Sometimes that is one of the hardest things for a leader/person to do because naturally we want to feel independent and capable of handling our own situations in life. However, it is humbling and extremely comforting to be able to let others help you out.(of course without abusing that service by requesting it beyond your practical needs.)
Once again, I'm grateful for the wonderful people in my life and for their awesome examples to me! I wouldn't be who I am today without their love, friendship, encouragement, examples and service.
Unfortunately, I came down very sick this week so I was not able to attend the lecture Monday or class Wednesday or my Y Service Squad group:(.......However! That does not mean I didn't have the opportunity to both take on as well as be the recipient of other Leadership roles.
Firstly, I would like to share the leadership of some of those close around me who served me this past week. My Family is most prominent among these. When they discovered I was sick, they came down and took me home so that I wouldn't be alone sick in my apartment. They did so many kind favors for me and took care of me while I was home with them as well. Also my roomates once they found out I was sick, they checked to make sure I was alright and encouraged me to get better. I had many kind friends who called to see how I was doing and offered to help by doing such things as making me soup and helping me study for a test. There were many other aquaintances and teachers who were very understanding and helpful as well. I can't help but feel grattitude for these Awesome people in my life who I feel sincerely care about me. I see why it is so important that we as leaders (and just as human beings in general) all serve and genuinely care for one another.
Secondly, as for my "leadership role" this week, I took on the responsibility of being a good recipient of service. :) What that means is rather than try and solve all my problems by myself, I let my needs be known and allowed others to serve me. Sometimes that is one of the hardest things for a leader/person to do because naturally we want to feel independent and capable of handling our own situations in life. However, it is humbling and extremely comforting to be able to let others help you out.(of course without abusing that service by requesting it beyond your practical needs.)
Once again, I'm grateful for the wonderful people in my life and for their awesome examples to me! I wouldn't be who I am today without their love, friendship, encouragement, examples and service.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
First off, I loved the presentation on Divine Centered Leadership on Monday as well as the reading that went along with it. It is so true that giving selfless service and striving to be Christlike individuals can help us to be great leaders. Also I learned that it's important not only to give service, but to accept it when it is offered to you and when you are in need of it to let that need(s) be made known.
Secondly, I would like to share a cool experience I had this past week in being the recipient of Divine centered-Christ-like Service. On Halloween I ran a half marathon with my awesome Mom and our amazing friend Gail. I ran non-stop at a descent steady pace throughout the entire run until I got to about the 10th mile, when I had to stop because my calf muscles stiffened up so bad. I continued to walk/run(more like a "turtle Jog";) on my own until I yet again got to the point that even walking seemed almost too strenuous. With about a mile and a half left, I was walking pretty slow and feeling pretty down about myself for not being able to continue running. When I was in the point of feeling my deepest despair and could sense the disapointment begin to work its way into tears, I was suddenly and miraculously visited by what I like to call my "Angel" in yellow & spandex!:D A man in spandex and a bright yellow shirt came running up behing me and boomed with a loud, encouraging voice, "Come on PJam0-rama!" (since I was running in footsie pjs:) "Let's do this thing girl! C'mon, I know you can run to the end! It's just as if you were going on a breezy mile and a half jog in the morning!" His words were like magic! He slowed down long enough to get me running, and then we continued onward to the end together! But the magic continued! He didn't stop at me! From then on out he continued encouraging and motivating people to start running till the end! Pretty soon there was a group of us all running together and I found myself encouraging the other people to keep running as well! It was a miraculous chain effect! I felt within me a burst of untapped energy and enthusiasm that I previously didn't think possible. Because of this one man, I and many others were able to brighten up, gain enthusiasm and ultimately finish the race running strong! It truly was amazing and I am so thankful to Heavenly Father for blessing me with this Angel in spandex and yellow who taught me the importance of helping others along the race, and not just in the running races, but in the ultimate Journey of Life. We are all brothers and sisters of a loving and wonderful Heavenly Father who loves us so much. It is so important that we remember this, to keep this Eternal Perspective in mind, and to let this truth be the driving force of all of our actions so that we may be full of the perfect love of Christ and help each other make it back to live with him and each other for eternity!
Secondly, I would like to share a cool experience I had this past week in being the recipient of Divine centered-Christ-like Service. On Halloween I ran a half marathon with my awesome Mom and our amazing friend Gail. I ran non-stop at a descent steady pace throughout the entire run until I got to about the 10th mile, when I had to stop because my calf muscles stiffened up so bad. I continued to walk/run(more like a "turtle Jog";) on my own until I yet again got to the point that even walking seemed almost too strenuous. With about a mile and a half left, I was walking pretty slow and feeling pretty down about myself for not being able to continue running. When I was in the point of feeling my deepest despair and could sense the disapointment begin to work its way into tears, I was suddenly and miraculously visited by what I like to call my "Angel" in yellow & spandex!:D A man in spandex and a bright yellow shirt came running up behing me and boomed with a loud, encouraging voice, "Come on PJam0-rama!" (since I was running in footsie pjs:) "Let's do this thing girl! C'mon, I know you can run to the end! It's just as if you were going on a breezy mile and a half jog in the morning!" His words were like magic! He slowed down long enough to get me running, and then we continued onward to the end together! But the magic continued! He didn't stop at me! From then on out he continued encouraging and motivating people to start running till the end! Pretty soon there was a group of us all running together and I found myself encouraging the other people to keep running as well! It was a miraculous chain effect! I felt within me a burst of untapped energy and enthusiasm that I previously didn't think possible. Because of this one man, I and many others were able to brighten up, gain enthusiasm and ultimately finish the race running strong! It truly was amazing and I am so thankful to Heavenly Father for blessing me with this Angel in spandex and yellow who taught me the importance of helping others along the race, and not just in the running races, but in the ultimate Journey of Life. We are all brothers and sisters of a loving and wonderful Heavenly Father who loves us so much. It is so important that we remember this, to keep this Eternal Perspective in mind, and to let this truth be the driving force of all of our actions so that we may be full of the perfect love of Christ and help each other make it back to live with him and each other for eternity!
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