So there was another missionary leadership council and basically the biggest thing discussed was our smart phones and facebook. Pretty much from day one as a mission, when we got the smart phones, we've been trying to figure out what we can do to better keep missionaries focused on using these new phones/technology for the right purposes. We've had a lot of problems arise but we've also seen a lot of miracles take place. Basically our whole discussion was about whether or not we should just take away personal facebook accounts and only allow missionaries to use facebook pages. I think as a whole, when we all walked into the room, we all mostly just wanted to get rid of facebook, but there was one Elder (Elder Williams) who kinda changed everyone's perspective. In short he kinda just reminded everyone that this is something that other missions use and can handle and that it's something that even Elder Bednar has emphasized that we should learn to use properly while on the mission; that it'd be short-sighted to give up on something that can shape us into missionaries for even after the mission.
So ya now as a mission we're looking to have 2020 vision, a more perfect vision of what we want the mission to look like. Lowkey turned into everyone admitting that as leaders we need to be more accountable and better examples of these things ourselves, but I think it'll really change the attitude of the mission and make people really care.
Yesterday Elder Sudayon and I kinda talked with all the missionaries in Talisay and really encouraged everyone to strive to do better. I feel like it actually really connected us with everyone and really made me feel more love for them. Change can be hard, but that's what makes it worth it.
I've realized just how great a feeling it is to be able to overcome something or finally accomplish something that required you to give your all. This year I'm looking to make a change in myself. I've made 20 goals for 2020. It ain't gonna be easy, but I know it'll be worth it. Part of our purpose in life is to do better, to be better. In the October 2018 General Conference, Jack N Gerard gave a talk titled, "Now is the Time." He basically talks a lot about the idea of striving to do better everyday.
"If there is something in your life worth changing, today is the perfect day to change." - Jack n Gerard (of the seventy)
That's the kinda attitude I'm striving to have this year. I'm gonna push myself to change and do better everyday.
Love ya,
Elder Shirley
"If there is something in your life worth changing, today is the perfect day to change." - Jack n Gerard (of the seventy)
That's the kinda attitude I'm striving to have this year. I'm gonna push myself to change and do better everyday.
Love ya,
Elder Shirley
1. Return with Honor
2. Personal Study EVERY day
3. Keep in touch with members, recent converts, gitudloans
4. Learn about Forgiveness
5. Learn about Finding Happiness
6. Don't be a returned missionary, return as a missionary
7. Do something nice for my comp daily
8. Learn to Cook (especially cheap stuff)
9. At least 8 hours of sleep every day
10. Keep house/apartment clean/organized
11. Get a job (not on Sunday)
12. Do something to get involved (Join a club, sport, etc.)
13. Make new friends in every class
14. Talk w/ family more (video calls, phone calls, whateva)
15. Do something fun every week
16. Practice piano/guitar
17. Get all A's (as kaya as possible)
18. Exercise
19. Visit temple at leasy 2x/month
20. Don't give up on my goals (#changetheplannotthegoal)
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Part 2
"Set goals, make plans"
1a- make the most of every day (do what i can)
2a- make plan for study
2b- focus study on goal 4 & 5
3a- Add on facebook
3b- make BRs?
6a- maybe try posting spiritual stuff?
6b- look/pray for opportunties to share
7a- cook, clean, compliment, thank
8a- ask members for recipies
9a- goal includes naps :D
10a- dishes
10b- stay organized
11a- summer job
11b- after a couple weeks of school (get settled in first)
12a- attend football/sports games and other school events
12b- intermurals
13a- talk
13b- sit next to new people if needed
14a- tbd
15a- pday activities
15b- dates/adventures/events
16a- find a piano?
16b- find music
17a- study jud
17b- study groups?
18a- running
18b- work out (especially my knee)
19a- just do it (fit it into my schedule)
20a- write it down
20b- put it somewhere i can always see it
20c- don't forget!
20d- buhaton