note to self: remember

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+remember that this week you toured the new brigham city temple with some work colleagues. remember that despite the chaos and noise of construction, the grounds were peaceful. remember the details inside: the exquisite hand-carved wood, the peach blossoms that are incorporated throughout the interior and exterior, the fruit trees that will soon be planted. remember the pride you felt walking through this beautiful building during its early construction. your hometown will soon have a temple!

+remember hillary, who told you with great conviction that she has a responsbility to love God and serve His children. remember her motto for serving and her response to being an instrument in God's hands, saying, "God, i've got this one." remember that there are people close to you who are lonely or struggling and need someone to answer their prayer by saying, "God, i've got this one."

+remember the sunbeam who was asked to draw a picture of what it looked like at jesus' birth and sincerely asked: what does birth look like? remember how you smiled and felt a bit of gratitude that you don't know what birth looks like.

+remember that you came home from long days feeling proud of the things you've accomplished. remember that you are good at what you do. remember the opportunities that have come your way. remember that along with some sadness and emptiness, this season of life is one of growth and happiness. remember that this week you didn't have to convince yourself that you were happy: you just felt it. fully, completely, painstakingly happy.