Favorite conference quote thus far:

Since the beginning of time, love has been the source of both the highest bliss and the heaviest burdens. At the heart of misery from the days of Adam until today, you will find the love of wrong things. And at the heart of joy, you will find the love of good things. — President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Oct 2009.

Ever since listening to the talk, I’ve been making a mental list of the greatest sources of happiness in my life. It is identical to the list of things that I love the most. I’m not the most pro-active person I know, but I am proud to be able to say (and am extremely grateful) that my life is filled with lots of wonderful, good things.

Things I Love to Love

(this will be a short list today: it’s late)

1. Christopher: My best friend and companion, more than I could ever ask for.
2. The Gospel: The ultimate source of light, truth, knowledge, peace and joy.
3. My Family: The core of  everything good inside me.
4. Children: My life isn’t complete or meaningful without being surrounded by them.
5. Writing: It helps me think and gives me clarity.
6. Teaching: Nothing is more fulfilling than using what you know to inspire and guide those around you.
7. My Job: It’s fun, rewarding, and is a great blessing in financial security.
8. Board Games: I love to play, I love to use my brain (the only real thing I get to use it on these days) and I love to win!
9. Music: For the great emotional and spiritual power that it carries.
10. My life: It is simply awesome.

“And the greatest of all good things is God.”