Getting Prepared

Some thoughts on Preparedness that I was working on today, for a preparedness potluck that was poorly attended (which wasn't a big deal since I didn't really want to to go either.)

Getting spiritually prepared…

“So, the great test of life is to see whether we will hearken to and obey God’s commands in the midst of the storms of life. It is not to endure storms, but to choose the right while they rage.” … Henry B Eyring

-          say meaningful prayers

-       read scriptures daily

-       do service

-       read your patriarchal blessing

-       attend the temple

-       forgive others

-       forgive yourselves

-       write in a gratitude journal

-       apologize promptly

-       spend time with family

-       work towards a goal

-       encourage others

-       attend church meetings

-       keep the Sabbath day holy

-       cultivate your talents

-       practice listening to the Holy Ghost 

-       follow promptings from the Holy Ghost

-       learn Hymns

-       memorize favorite scriptures, hymns, thoughts

-       Keep your commitments
-       Ask for a blessing

The best time to start is twenty years ago.  The next best time to start is today.
  ----Ancient Proverb from Atlantis

Back to school cool. Calvin met all of his teachers and he's going to have a really fab year.