Happiness Is A Grateful Heart

This morning I went outside and sat on a bench, and said a prayer. I tried to make it a mostly grateful prayer. I think sometimes I am way too demanding of Heavenly Father and not grateful. In my prayer, I felt impressed to thank Him for my body. As a dancer, I use my body a LOT, and I need it in shape. I was really touched by the Spirit as I prayed and thanked God for my body. Having a body is the first step in becoming like Heavenly Father, which is my ultimate goal. I am so grateful for all of the wonderful things I can do with my body! I can dance beautifully with my body. =D I love my body.

Also, I'm doing great in Austin. I have friends here. I don't have a whole lot of time to do things with them because of how crazy life is when school and dance are coupled together. I miss my friends in Dallas, yes, but the homesickness is not as intense as it used to be. I don't think of Austin as "home" yet, and I don't think I ever will. Since I'm planning on leaving for college Fall of 2011, this feels like a stop in between homes. But I am enjoying it here. I love my studio, and how much better I'm getting. I love the young women in my ward, and the friends I'm making in my stake. Life is good. As Zach said, I was sent here for a reason. So I'll just keep being my positive self, and I'm sure I'll do some good while I'm learning from this experience.