Ensign State Of Mind

Me and Lisa! (See random #4)  Aloha family a me friends! I. Am. Amazed. I truly am. Last week a close friend told me that if I were to open my mouth, be more uncomfortable, and talk to YSA people that I would be amazed. I held to the simple words he told me: "You will be amazed". And here I am telling you, I am. Selfies on selfies on selfies. :)  Amazement #1 Sometimes when I open up my mouth, I am able to look straight into peoples' souls (aka eyes) and tell them our purpose boldly and get their contact information.  And sometimes...just sometimes...I just start telling people who have lived here that they are "New Yorkians". Hahah yes. I am obviously not from here. It's ok, nine out of ten times I won't ever see these people again. I literally have nothing to loose. Head up, shoulders back, eyebrows as bold as my attitude and just keep going. I truly am amazed at the words that come out of my mouth. Truly am haha.  Amazement #2

Aloha family a me friends!  Finding young single adults in the city that are interested can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But I think that's what makes it all the worth it when you do find that gem because out of the millions of people here, we found the one.  *Sister Lowe and I both got pooped on by birds this past week so I think it's safe to say that something amazing is about to happen :-) * I've translated a lot of  lessons learned  from running to  lessons to learn  on the mission field. So bear with me and hang with me for a minute or two as I go on this little analogy :) Everyone says life is a race and since being in the YSA Ward I've experienced quite a change of pace. The course is set ahead of us and we can't change it nor can we deviate from it. Prior to starting the race we already know there are going to be hills, yet we still decide to run the race. When we get to hills during our race we must choose

Aloha family and friends!! *Yesterday we had Zone Conference so today is my P-Day* In a city that never sleeps, never stops working, and is constantly moving at 100000 miles per hour...I've learned how to slow down. I've learned to  "consider the lilies of the field, [and] how they grow"   (Matthew  6:28 ).  We receive the spirit the best we when create an environment for us to hear the promptings of the still small voice. If our bodies and souls are not in harmony or moving too fast we will zoom on and increase the danger of a possible crash; but when we stop for a minute we can be enlightened, edified, and enriched.  In Doctrine and Covenants 101: 16 we learn: "Therefore, let your hearts be comforted concerning Zion; for all flesh is in mine hands;  be still and know that I am God ". With the beginning of the transfer, I will say I was a hot mess and I was trying to do a billion things at one time. Thus, forgetting the simplicity of th

Aloha family a me friends, No testimony is too simple or short. Every testimony when borne from the heart is sincere and sharp enough to pierce a soul. Pure testimony comes in many shapes, forms, and styles. GMA Debbie. - Grandma Debbie, a random woman who was decked out in Jesus Christ attire (jesus hat, shirt, pin, bracelet) and could not stop smiling and singing her testimony! When she said that she hopes to see us again I told her "oh yea we are. We'll even go party it up with our ressurected bodies with Jesus! Amen?! Amen!". As we got onto the bus and drove away, she proceeded to wave and blow kisses at us and yell "We are ambassadors in Christ!!!". She's a crazy lady. Then again so am I. - Started talking to this lady on the bus. Found out that she was homeless and has had a rough life. Read Alma  18:32  with her and told her how much I knew that God knows her and the desires of her heart. When she looked up to leave she had tears roll