Tuesday, June 2, 2015

A list of my favorite things


The last few weeks have been dark and gloomy quite literally and within me, thoughts that are dark and twisty have taken over my judgment and my mind. Instead of dwelling on those things that are making things worse, here's a list of my favorite things.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 
General Conference talks.
how my Book of Mormon is all marked up and useful because of my own insights.
the giggles that fill the house in the morning from my sisters and their bare feet running across the wood floors. 
having my dad spin me around in the kitchen.
late night cuddles with my mom. 
having someone that I can facetime every single night that will read scriptures and say goodnight prayers with me.
that same someone who takes care of me and proves that maybe true love is a thing.
that someone in general.
late night drives.
giggles. giggles all the time.
blushed cheeks.
forehead kisses.
clear starry nights.
drives filled with great music and great people.
sunshine.
crisp, clean pictures.
babies. babies. babies. babies. Can't get enough of those tiny humans.
donuts. 
swig. 
sushi dates.
lights. candles. twinkle lights. sparklers. fireworks. lanterns. cute, unique light bulbs. light.
hugs from behind.
fries.
happy, smiley people.
peonies. fresh pink peonies.
pineapple. 
salty water.
sandy toes.
DISNEYLAND.
sleepy babies.
polaroid cameras and pictures.
smiley kisses.
water. cold water.
makeshift beds in cars. 
messy buns. 
jeeps.
rain.
wind blown hair.
planners. planning. organizing. 
pretty dresses.
little baby toes.
country music.
crickets at night.
old movies. 
perfect swing music.
lighthouses.
porch swings.
handpicked raspberries.
farmers markets.
braids.
big dandelions.
temples.
lace dresses
sleepy babies
long phone calls
love letters
unexpected door surprises
slow dances
walking barefoot everywhere
learning new things
new experiences
the feeling of being with someone who loves you
arizona 
california
colorful walls
sunsets
sunrises
the spirit
cookies
disney movies
sunday dinners
saturday adventures
friday fun
naps
the view from the top
freckles
ginger babies
long hair
weddings
knowing it's my senior year 
snocones
utah state
josh
seminary
falling asleep in an instant

But the most important piece in my huge puzzle of happiness would be knowing that Christ is rooting for me, that the atonement is REAL and that we can be made clean and perfect if we are continually coming unto Christ and wanting to be better, to do better.

Start a list of all the things that make you happy and I'm sure that you'll have so many reasons to be happy that all of the reasons to be sad and focusing on all the bad things that may be clouding your little ray of sunshine that is YOU. 


You're the sunshine in your life. Choose to shine. Give others your warmth and your sunshine.