Never Give Up

☼ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

☼ If you can't accept me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best.

I think I fell in love with this song..☼

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

So Grateful ☼

I am grateful for:
  • the bountiful temple outside my window
  • the Christmas feeling at Gateway
  • Family, especially.
  • Inspirational and good music
  • Dinner that my parents make me!
  • A comfortable bed
  • Siblings
  • Water
  • Respectful teenage guys who act like true men
  • Missionaries
  • a cell phone
  • Exercise and a healthy body
  • Silly times with best friends
  • Leaders and sunday school teachers
  • Lessons that make an impact
  • Long laughs and fun drives
  • homework (even though I could go without)
  • The Prophet
  • Coaches who help me
  • Kisses from Mom
  • Mrs. Armstrong
  • Snow..just for a while.
  • Warm blankets
  • Random Phone calls that make your day
  • chapstick
  • FRIENDS
  • testimonies from others
  • Lds books, movies, and videos
  • Football games
  • Volleyball and the joy it brings for me :]
  • Elderly couples with unbreakable love
  • neighbors
  • Our family green minivan!
  • smell of cookies from the oven
  • my food table in foods class!
  • The Sun ☼
  • My Savior and his atonement
  • The Gospel
  • Seminary
  • Sacrament
  • Good examples
  • Color
  • My Culture
  • Cameras
  • My journal and the memories I have
  • Making new friends
  • Fun filled nights!!!
  • Family dinners and family home evening
  • Kentucky fried chicken..yum yum
  • Dairy Queen Blizzards
  • The help of my Dad
  • Future speeches with loved ones
  • Beautiful Lit Waterfalls
  • Spiritual experiences
  • The blue sky
  • Fall leaves
  • Sparkly lights on the mountain
  • Family vacations
  • Singing together as a family and laughing
  • Nice, friendly notes
  • A smile and hello
  • Wonderful blonde moments
  • The New Era
  • Dating advice, any advice.
  • The Scriptures
  • Planting a seed
  • This Thanksgiving Season..and soooo much more!
What are you thankful for?

1 comment:

  1. I am thankful for an amazing niece who helps me remember the important things in life. Thanks Ashley!!

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