Today was just one of those days, things were going right. It started with going to the Provo Temple to do an Endowment Session...what better way to start the day is there? One of my favorite moments of going to the temple in the morning, is the very moment you walk outside. After being spiritually uplifted for two hours, you walk outside to see the sun start to peak over the mountains. Something right, something divine happens in that moment. A perfect summation of emotions and peace rushes through you as admire the gorgeous mountains. This is right.
After going through the temple, I made my way to the MTC to get my visa pictures taken. As I entered into the MTC, I was swept over by the spirit. If there would have been a good hiding place, I would probably try to stay there as long as I could. It was amazing there. From the moment you are on the MTC campus, you are invigorated with a sense of wonder. I cannot wait to go there for real in 55 days. One of my favorite parts of being there, was that since I was in a suit everyone called me "Elder." Should I have corrected them and explained I am not yet "Elder Eyre?"- Probably. Did I?-Heck no! I loved it so much.
After the MTC, I took a quick nap before walking over to writing 150. As I was walking there, I began talking to a guy working on landscaping. After making small talk and finding out where I was going, he said, "write something that can never be forgotten."
Though we parted ways, his words stuck with me for a little while. What a concept to think of. Far to often in life, I think we as humans settle for second best instead of giving our whole effort. A quote from JFK, which hangs in my dad's work office, jumped into my mind. When running for President, many told him that he would not and could not win because of his religious beliefs. Many (even his supporters) suggested that he run for Vice President instead of President. To this, JFK responded with, something to the effect of, "If we settle for second best, when first is attainable, we will have a tendancy to do that the rest of our lives."
How can we go through life settling for less then we can become? We need to take ever opportunity to live up to our potential and if given the opportunity, "write something that can never be forgotten."
