My goal this time around is to learn purposefully. To me this means to not just listen and read the talks, but to focus on what each one means for me.
My first step, phase one of my plan, has been going on for a few weeks. I work out every morning to a few different videos and even though I really do like Tony Horton, I don't enjoy listening to his banter the fiftieth time quite as much as I did the first. My solution? I downloaded the General Conference sessions to Itunes and listen to it much louder than Mr. Horton every morning while working out. It's been GREAT so far (sorry Tony)!
Phase two started yesterday when I finally got my General Conference Ensign. Yipee!! At first I decided I would use two highlighters (I LOVE highlighters). One to mark those bits and pieces that really stood out to me and the second to mark the Do's. The main point the speaker was trying to make, as I read I ask myself over and over, "What does he/she want me to DO?"
As I've started reading it's been really cool because often those do's are connected with blessings. When I find those great If/Then statements I use the same Do highlighter, but I also write if and then next to the section.
As I read today, I added two more pens. First, I have a third highlighter (yes, one more), this one to mark those things that I feel will help me with my church responsibilities in the primary.
The last bit I've added is a pen. Just a regular ball point pen to write my thoughts and feelings in the margins.
I am surprised and excited to feel inspired in all areas of my life. In only the first two talks! I am also surprised how much more I'm getting out of the talks by really taking the time to read slowly and more thoughtfully.
How do you bring General Conference into your lives?
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