I love my sister.
She is my one and only sister!
The past couple of days I have spent some great time with her and her precious kids. I am so grateful for that time!! She is the most amazing person I know. Hands down. I have never known such a caring, loving, absolutely genuinely considerate, Christlike person as she is. It's like, you just can't believe she is actually so amazing. All of the time, too! She is always thinking of others and never expects anything in return. She truly shines with wisdom of how to live. Of how to find true happiness. This happiness radiates and brightens my life. She doesn't spend her time in vain. She is found in the service of her family, friends, neighbors, her sweet little boys (100%) and she is always striving to better herself and others. What an example you are to me, Ember Leah. I love my sister.
What's new with HaySwens?
I found out the bestest news! My brother and his wife are having a BOY! YAY
I love my little nephew already. His parents are just amazing, so I just know he is going to be a special little guy. My family always gets the best Spirits, not to brag or anything, we just do. :)
I learned how to long-board!
And I went to my first Yoga class!
And I decided I love cats.
Long-boarding is much like skim-boarding; so I caught on quick. I love it! And Yoga was incredible. Meditation is something I have always made fun of; you know, the "Haaaaahummmmm" action? Well it frankly works wonders. Not that I have any real stress wearing me down, but that funny duddy stuff they teach is, in reality quite revitalizing. And for cats, they are the coolest. They're like mini tigers! and that's pretty rad, so I'm down.
I went to my first Imagine Dragons concert. It was beyond amazing, we'll just call that sufficient description. You just have to hear those guys live for yourself. They outdo themselves. I am still in awe and it's been a week. I will never stop imagining dragons. They are WOW.
I broke my streak of unpainted nails. Summer means lots of Brooklyn and Haley nail painting nights. While watching Peter Pan. I love all 3 subjects mentioned.
Me=soaking in the simple pleasures of summer and savoring each millisecond, each part of the picture. A sliver of a moon and one single star at dusk. The warm summer air. Enjoy. Grow. And move on. Because you have to remember,
There's always another adventure around the corner. :)
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
How can I not smile all day
How can I not smile all day
when I have a life like I do?
I look not at what I lack,
but what I have.
And that is,
everything.
And not the everything you would expect....
I wish everyone could feel the peace and happiness I feel every day.
I guess the conclusion I have come to as pertaining to my absolute joy is this:
Instead of shirking at working, whistle a tune; it will end soon.
Instead of wishing for tomorrow, make today better.
o Instead of avoiding your problems, get them out in the open. Explore your solutions and let people help you. Affliction isn't fiction
But as you step outside yourself, and look at the world around you, you'll notice there are people out there going through similar things you are. And remember, "this too shall pass." The question is, are you going to get left behind? Are you going to proceed without learning? Don't let life leave without you. Step up to the challenge, take your new found wisdom and character, and work your way higher.
o Be positive. Take measures to search for that bright side; measures of simply changing your outlook. Emphasize the goodness in your life. Grey and gloom will start to leave your world once you decide to stop pointing out the negative and start shading in with colors of optimism.
o Do what you love.
Whether it's belting out in song all alone in your room at the end of the day, or whether it's going to your favorite concert, even though you know you can't afford it. Go out to eat just because you love food. Stay up till the wee hours of the night writing in your blog because it clears your mind and because you beyond love to write. Take yet more work off to go to Lake Powell just because it's summer and you're only 18 once. (Yes, all of these things apply to me.)
o Accept people as friends and as a source of your happiness. Most people are caring. Most people are helpful. and loving.
The ones that aren't don't necessarily have to be under a spotlight on your stage. But you can still shed light on theirs. and trust me, your light does make a difference. your influence reaches farther than you know.
And don't be convinced that people can't change.
o Love people. Love everyone.
LOVE EVERYONE.
This is a gift I have been blessed with and has added to the happiness of which I relate. I have been blessed with the ability to see the good in people. When I think about all of the people I have met in my life, I can honestly say that there is not one person in which I haven't seen value.
And something truly lovely.
And beautiful.
o Stay true to what you know. You will never feel comfortable in lying skin. Make your values apart of you and hold on tight to them.
Value your values.
o Develop a personal and real relationship with your Father in Heaven, and Jesus, the Christ.
Knowing them, knowing my eternal identity, has brought me the happiness of which I speak. The love they have for me has become apart of me, making every aspect of life an immeasurable bliss. To think that I have the key to what everyone is searching for...
PEACE.
Love, and happiness.
The answers.
I want to shout them from the rooftops!
I want every person walking awhile,
To feel the immense joy that comes to me
from one thing:
Knowing My Savior, Jesus Christ.
He is love.
He is peace.
He is Joy.
His gospel has taught me everything I know and has inspired my mind to these suggestions. The final suggestion is this:
Let Him into your life.
And watch your happiness MAGNIFY hundredfold.
How can I not smile all day
when I have a life like I do?
I look, not at what I lack,
but what I have.
And that is,
everything.
And not the everything you would expect
when I have a life like I do?
I look not at what I lack,
but what I have.
And that is,
everything.
And not the everything you would expect....
I wish everyone could feel the peace and happiness I feel every day.
I guess the conclusion I have come to as pertaining to my absolute joy is this:
Love life and life will love you back.
I would encourage everyone to:
o Give your all and all to every single ounce of life.Instead of shirking at working, whistle a tune; it will end soon.
Instead of wishing for tomorrow, make today better.
o Instead of avoiding your problems, get them out in the open. Explore your solutions and let people help you. Affliction isn't fiction
But as you step outside yourself, and look at the world around you, you'll notice there are people out there going through similar things you are. And remember, "this too shall pass." The question is, are you going to get left behind? Are you going to proceed without learning? Don't let life leave without you. Step up to the challenge, take your new found wisdom and character, and work your way higher.
o Be positive. Take measures to search for that bright side; measures of simply changing your outlook. Emphasize the goodness in your life. Grey and gloom will start to leave your world once you decide to stop pointing out the negative and start shading in with colors of optimism.
o Do what you love.
Whether it's belting out in song all alone in your room at the end of the day, or whether it's going to your favorite concert, even though you know you can't afford it. Go out to eat just because you love food. Stay up till the wee hours of the night writing in your blog because it clears your mind and because you beyond love to write. Take yet more work off to go to Lake Powell just because it's summer and you're only 18 once. (Yes, all of these things apply to me.)
o Accept people as friends and as a source of your happiness. Most people are caring. Most people are helpful. and loving.
The ones that aren't don't necessarily have to be under a spotlight on your stage. But you can still shed light on theirs. and trust me, your light does make a difference. your influence reaches farther than you know.
And don't be convinced that people can't change.
o Love people. Love everyone.
LOVE EVERYONE.
This is a gift I have been blessed with and has added to the happiness of which I relate. I have been blessed with the ability to see the good in people. When I think about all of the people I have met in my life, I can honestly say that there is not one person in which I haven't seen value.
And something truly lovely.
And beautiful.
o Stay true to what you know. You will never feel comfortable in lying skin. Make your values apart of you and hold on tight to them.
Value your values.
o Develop a personal and real relationship with your Father in Heaven, and Jesus, the Christ.
Knowing them, knowing my eternal identity, has brought me the happiness of which I speak. The love they have for me has become apart of me, making every aspect of life an immeasurable bliss. To think that I have the key to what everyone is searching for...
PEACE.
Love, and happiness.
The answers.
I want to shout them from the rooftops!
I want every person walking awhile,
To feel the immense joy that comes to me
from one thing:
Knowing My Savior, Jesus Christ.
He is love.
He is peace.
He is Joy.
His gospel has taught me everything I know and has inspired my mind to these suggestions. The final suggestion is this:
Let Him into your life.
And watch your happiness MAGNIFY hundredfold.
How can I not smile all day
when I have a life like I do?
I look, not at what I lack,
but what I have.
And that is,
everything.
And not the everything you would expect
My everything is Jesus Christ!
and that is why I am so happy.
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