General Conference

I weighed myself today. For those of you that know me, you know that this isn't necessarily something I do with any frequency because frankly, I just don't want to know. However, breathe, because I am not going to share the minute details of what information I gleaned.

Today was General Conference. For those non-Mormons, this is a big Mormon occasion where our leaders get together in Salt Lake City, UT and speak to the whole membership of the church. The whole thing is broadcast on the radio and television and internet so everyone can participate. We got to listen to our Prophet. We heard words of wisdom in this scary time. We were told how to live providently, care better for our children, pray deeper and live better. We were counseled to love our spouses more and our possessions less and to look a little deeper at ourselves...inside and out. Time for a little introspection...Am I living the life I am suppose to be living? I know that my expectations and my reality are not too awfully similar, but I have wonderful things and I do serve. One comment made today made me think about serving even more--and with a gladder (more glad?) heart. I know my scripture study is less than diligent and well, prayer is always better when we are under siege, isn't it. (Wait, I am under siege...) So often when I take stock it is of my home, my organization, my outward appearance, how I am perceived. Perhaps it is time to look deeper.

And so, I weighed myself today...and perhaps I will again tomorrow and the next day too.