Be True

This above all: To thin own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.

I feel like I'm decent at this.  There are some times though that being true to myself are extremely difficult in.

So I spend time figuring out exactly which parts of me are true and need to be held fast to, and which are not and can be let go.

Still I'm not perfect at letting them go.  Being good at it takes many a serious emotional work out.  I know, because I know exactly how it works.  I've walked through the steps, felt the release, and stood up straighter afterwards.

The fears you fear so deeply that they grip you and hold you there? The "needs" you believe you have that are a requirement for you to know you're loved?

They can all change in a second.  They DO and WILL and HAVE changed in a second.  So go get 'em, and don't be afraid to love first.  Loving second is fine, but it's nowhere near as much fun, because taking action is fun, and fun is life.

Dallin Hughes

3.

I believe in this super cool thing called "The Word of God".

Maybe you've heard of it.  Maybe not.  That's okay.  If you haven't, can I introduce you to it?

If your answer was "yes", then keep reading.

I've been learning so much about it!  And I'm super excited to share this with you!  

I've been learning that it can be broken down into three parts that work together.

1. The Scriptures.

The scriptures are the written words of the prophets God has called in the past to tell the people of Him and His will.

2. The words of living/modern day prophets

These are the words of the prophets that have been called by God in this day and age to guide us and lead us, through the restored authority of the Priesthood.

3. Personal Revelation

Now, this one is cool.  This one specifically is the one I've been learning a bunch about.  I don't have a lot of time to write right now though, so I won't go into huge detail.

Basically, this is direct information into your mind that God gives to you about your life.  Can you believe that?!  I do.  It's something I'm striving for in my days, hours, minutes, and small moments.  Through this, I've learned that God really does care about us personally.  Since I've decided to serve Him and His children, everything is clearer.  My purpose, my drive, just everything!  Everything that I need is given to me for me to accomplish my mission.  Whether that be directions on how and what to do, something I can't do myself, or opportunities to act on what I want and believe in.

Here's another thing I've been learning about it:  There should never be a circumstance any of these three parts of The Word of God conflict.

If you find you have received a prompting or bit of inspiration that conflicts with either of the first two, you can know for a fact that it can be abandoned immediately as incorrect.

This is for many, many reasons.  One is so The Word of God has checks and balances.  A way to know exactly where your thoughts and "inspiration" are coming from.

Yup.  I love learning about the Gospel.  It's a blast.  My mind gets blown on a daily basis.  I recommend you look into it, you cool kat.

All de loves.

Dallin

June 2, 2014 at 3:45am

"Pop!"

Maturity

My parents, for the longest time, have tried to teach me how to be mature, and I am super grateful for that.  I only wish they had known what we now know about how to be mature.

I wish they had known how essential play is to life, and that play is totally and completely mature.

I believe that we are here to experience joy.  That belief gets put on the back burner by the need I often feel to provide for myself.  While I do need to provide for myself, that providence doesn't always look the way I see it, especially when my concern for comfort or security outweighs my trust in my Higher Power to provide me with opportunities for growth, gratitude and blessings.

So, here is to letting go of insecurities, and being comfortable while learning things that may be completely new and different to me and receiving the opportunities this beautiful life has to offer.  :)

Dear Sparks,

Living from the heart is what you do.  You are one of my heroes for this simple reality.  It comes so naturally for you, and it affects everyone!  Maybe you can't see the huge ripple effect you've had in this world, but it's there.  If you want evidence for it, it is totally okay to ask your friends how you've impacted their lives.

I've even felt that effect when I'm talking to your friends.  That light that you've invited into your world is now part of theirs as well.  You live from a place that has no end to its depth and that is so exciting to me!  I happen to know that the world is aching for you to spread your wings and shine the way you want to.

The way to win a heart is to live from yours, and I'd say you've won a few in your lifetime.

~Pansy

The more I learn about purposeful living and freedom, the more I realize that the kind of attitude that is required will not come out of anyone intent on living in their natural tendencies.

Introvert, extrovert, functions of the brain.  Sure, it's great to know what your tendencies are, and they are a big part of who you are right now.  It's very helpful to know which way you tend to lean in any given situation so you can catch yourself before you topple over.  It's also helpful for relationships and structure of treatment within those relationships....

But (and it's a big but) I have never met a human being who hasn't at one time or another used their tendencies as a cop-out, or at the very least tried to in their brain.

An example in my life is that I'm very fast paced in a forward direction and I quickly move from the thinking to the acting, so I have a tendency to make commitments because I can make that commitment in the moment and have that emotion be real, but then move on extremely quickly as well, sometimes forgetting about my commitment.

However, with what I'm learning about purposeful living is that I cannot live that way.  I have to slow down if I am to live life the way I believe God intended me to live it.  A life of purpose as a free individual.

I've noticed it as one of my battles.  However, I've also noticed it as one of my strengths.  Here's why.  That "go and do" mentality requires a lot of trust in self and your intuition (if you're following it).  Along with that, it also allows me to be able to say "Here's why you aren't getting the results you desire" when people come to me and ask for direction.  I've acted a lot, and that has allowed me many life experiences to sort through when people will come to me asking me what to do.  Now, that isn't to say I know what they need to do every time.  Quite the contrary.  Often, when I'm listening to someone tell me about what's holding them back, I'm sitting there thinking "What the heck.  ahh. I don't know your answer."  And I don't, sort of.  I receive an answer, but it's not the answer to their problems.  My answers come in the form of  "This is how they're feeling.  Ask them this. Give them a hug.  Now present this idea to them."  I have (and am gaining) stories with which to teach true and powerful principles about what needs to shift in peoples lives for them to achieve success, and you know what?  I'm excited to live my life excuse free, present, and unassuming.

If you feel like you can't do something or aren't the type of person you want to be, then live your life to prove to yourself what is really true.  You can and you are.

Until next time.  Buh-bye.

Dallin

Sit me in the fire,

Then cast me still.

Treat me with coal and with love,

Then help me count on above.