Inspired Writings

Lately, I've been noticing (and I don't know if it's because I've been off track for school or what) that I've been slacking. Slacking on everything, really. But specifically, I've been slacking on homework and educating myself. And as a person who talks about how much I value education, I find myself now a hypocrite. My last science class I took online I settled for a C+, not really interested in what I was learning, or even caring to look into it more. I just hoped to finish the semester off with a passing grade. But what's wrong with me? I used to be the type of person who, no matter what class I was in, valued listening to what the teacher had to say. Sure, this class was online, but that shouldn't be the exception. But today in my first class, I think the Lord knew what I needed to hear. In our class discussion, we talked about this concept known as the "Ophelia" Syndrome, which is based off of "Ophelia" from  Hamlet , who can...

This past weekend it was General Conference, and yes I did watch all sessions of general conference this time (well except for the priesthood session obvs...priesthood session is for the men) So basically I thought conference was especially amazing this year. First off, my Facebook feed was blowing up with conference quotes, memes, videos, etc. This just made me get into the whole mood of general conference and I love the fact that so many people, just like me, are around the world watching these inspired messages. I don't know why but lately I've been a real moody brat, and maybe conference was there to change my outlook on a few things. First message I got was to remind myself not to succumb my own will, but God's. For those reading this that believe in a God, he's not going anywhere. And he doesn't purposely sit back and watch us suffer. It probably saddens him at the most to see us make wrong choices and face these consequences, or have something unfortunate...