There are many things in life that influence mindsets, actions, behaviors and attitudes.I have sat at many BYU games throughout my life and have become an avid follower of the Cougs' and have desired much for thier success. I have found that BYU is a positive influence in my life. Some may say, "Give Up! It's just a game!" Which always makes me want to say, "You give up! This game has been a huge part of my life and has lifted my spirits many times". I think those people actually are the ones who don't understand the game or never were any good at it. No offense, but that's normally how it goes. It seems if we really aren't good at something, or know nothing about it we really have no interest in it. Then little by little, once someone learns more about something it becomes more interesting to them. :) or so i've come to know.
I would love to reitterate a quote from BYU football coach Bronco Mendenhall, "If ones Religion can not be involved in all aspects of their life, then why have a religion at all?". This quote has actually helped my life in tremendous ways. Although it is simple to the thought, it is easily forgotten that life is only truly pleasant, when we have peace in our souls.
Entering a new thought process is often times the most difficult stage we go through in life. renewing old commitments and changing negative behaviors to becoming a better person who positively influences others to be thier best selves is one of the great tasks we face in our world today. This change is so widely looked at as negative. The world throws in the idea to "Be your own self!" which is fine and good, but in essence, what hope do we have as individuals? What reason do we live and what do we potentially achieve as merely humans? When I think of these statements a gentle thought comes to mind, "Our potential is Celestial and the reason we live is because the Lord lives". Could you imagine what the world would be like if we all knew our own potential and the reasoning of our life and purpose of our being?
Being able to wake up each day with a smile on my face bacause of the simple peace that has axcited my soul has been the most pleasent experience in my life. To actually live for peace, love and purpose. There is also understanding in so many ways that allows this peace to linger in times of WAR and hatred in our world.
I have been many places in my life, Physically as well as spiritually. Each part of my life and my exsistence has been very significant in the strength and ability I have attained in order to live life to the fullest, but mostly just to be able to wake up each day and smile. :)
