{Spirituality}

My favorite view of the year! Cherry blossoms in sight from my bedroom window!

It doesn't matter who a person is, I can surely connect with them on some level. With that said, let it be known I especially enjoy talking to those who reveal their spirituality. Whether they are "religious" or not, and many spiritual people are, I appreciate getting to know this side of people. Some times I find it easier (I am more open) when discussing my spirituality with 'others' (those outside the LDS faith). Maybe easier isn't the word (or maybe it is because I am far from being a scriptorian- something I do hope to become), but it brings me joy to find others who follow him and to see his hand in their lives too, whether they recognize it or not.

I literally get tingly and overly excited when I share my personal experiences of how I've developed my faith in God. Whenever I hear that we need to be missionaries I immediately think, "I am not a very good one." But then I stop and remind myself that a person can be a missionary through example, by exemplifying the love our Savior Jesus Christ has for each of us. I do share my personal experiences with others and this brings me contentment. I hope they desire to seek out this comfort in life I call a testimony.

On Monday I taught Family Home Evening (FHE) from chapter 11 in the Gospel Principles manual titled "The Life of Christ." Recounting the Saviors life is a humbling experience for anyone, and it can be intense. With the conclusion of General Conference Sunday and Easter approaching at the end of the week, my emotions are especially charged. The death of the Savior on the cross also leads me to question why there are many who don't see Latter Day Saints as Christians. We believe Jesus Christ was born unto the virgin Mary for the purpose of gaining a physical body so he could suffer in mortality and pay the price for our sins- all of our sins. This is overwhelming. The fact he, the only begotten son willingly suffered all my pain, and yours, and every person who has ever walked this earth is unfathomable.

He lovingly did this to redeem us of our sins. Assuming we are repentant, we can live with him again and our father, for all eternity. Recently some life experiences pertaining to beginning life on earth and ending life on earth have been on my mind. For many reasons I won't detail what these thought provoking events have been, but I will say I am more than thankful for my knowledge of the gospel of Christ and for my testimony of life after earthly existence. We never know when our lives or someone we love will end, and we must treasure each amazing opportunity to breath and repair what needs be.

If you are still with me, I hope you enjoy the significance of Easter and recognize that Jesus lives. Through the gift we've received may we never take advantage and may we love with all our hearts.