Today is a blessing.

Today I woke up with a fresh outlook on life... again. I've done this before, but then I get caught up in the world and let myself get stressed out. Maybe it's the perfect weather, or the long prayer I said last night. The last 2 weeks have been insane. I have been picking up extra shifts at Carlsbad Tavern and working hard on real estate so I could have some time off this week. Derek just had elbow surgery on Thursday, and I wanted to be able to take care of him. Amongst all of the working, cleaning, grocery shopping, and errands, I let myself get into a funk. I have been so short-sighted and forgot how amazing it is to have the Holy Spirit in my life. By forgetting my prayers, scripture study and to slow down and enjoy life, I found myself feeling alone. At first I just thought it was because I have been so busy that I was tired. Last night I realized what it was and prayed for the Spirit of God to be with me again. So here I sit today looking out my open office window listening to birds chirping, planes far off in the distance, and music from the Parada del sol parade. I realize that I am very blessed. I am surrounded by so much beauty everyday. I need to rise above the worldly things and not let them get me down. The scriptures say "Men are that they may have joy." Today I am recharging my JOY button by letting go of worry and putting my trust in the Lord. I am so grateful today for my life, and want to let everyone know that life is what you make it. Mine is a real work in progress, but I am progressing forward with the help of my Heavenly Father.