Going with the Spirit.

This weekend was absolutely wonderful.  I had a chance to lay back and relax, hang out with my friends and family and take some time for myself.  I listened to some amazing lessons in church and read a conference talk that has really had me thinking.

Here's the link..
Elder Scott's talk- read it! It's super, super good.

Elder Richard G. Scott gave a fabulous talk in General Conference last April.  He spoke about gaining inspiration and revelation.  I feel as though that is something I am dire need right now.  If I can keep the  Spirit with me always and listening to the quiet promptings that it gives me, I know that I can be a much better teacher.  I will be more confident, ideas will come easier to me, I will be happier and I will truly see these children though Christlist eyes.  The Holy Ghost will give us direction in our lives for anything that we need.  We simply need to be worthy to receive it.

This talk outlines much of how I am trying to really live my life right now- and how I always should.  I have gotten so busy and so stressed that my scripture study and prayer have been.. sad to say it- not as good as they should be.  In order to have the Spirit with me and receive inspiration and revelation I must:

Study the scriptures, pray and ask for guidance.
Keep my cool- strive to put away feelings of offense, hurt and anger.
Be happy and keep an appropriate sense of humor.
Exercise, sleep and eat properly.
Listen and recognize the promptings of the Holy Spirt.

I am also trying to take time for my self and for my friends.

I will:

Wake up early and be at the school early to plan my lessons and set up my classroom.
Stay after school to clean the room, meet with my team, and put in grades.
Say a prayer before class starts and after class ends- pouring out my heart and soul.
Do piano lessons.
Ride my bike or take a 20 minute walk.
Practice the piano for 20 minutes.
Read 20 minutes.
Shower at night- it helps me sleep better.
Blog or write in my journal daily.
Study my scriptures.

Today went well and I did it all.  Let's see if I can do it tomorrow!