Blog Post #56: Temple Day

Dear People,

Happy Wednesday! My district went to the Hong Kong Temple today, so our Preparation day is today as well! Next week it'll be back to normal, so be sure to check Monday for the update!

ANYWAYS

It was really nice to be in the House of the Lord today. It's the 11th Anniversary of my Step-Father passing away, and I'm used to being with my mom to comfort her. Being in the Temple helped me remember that this life, although the most important part of our eternal existence, is the shortest part as well. My mom might be separated from her husband for a time, and I might be separated from all of my beloved family members, but this is all just a tiny part of everything we're going to experience.

Missionary Work is the same way; whenever something bad or annoying happens, you just remember that we've got 730 chances to have the perfect day, and another one is coming up pretty quick. I want to live my life this way; focusing not on what's bothering me now, but what can make me happier later. I want all of you to try that too; stay connected and involved with the real world, but don't let sadness and depression get you down! Choose to be happy!

Everyone has more than enough reasons to be sad, but few of us choose to shrug them off! Face your problems, tackle them and defeat them, but don't let them kill you! I've learned that the people in this Mission that have the most problems are the ones who refuse to be optimistic. Don't be like them! Don't be sad! This phase of our life is too short to mar with negativity! Make your mortal life a time of joy, not regret!

I love you all,

Elder O'Gara