I'm a little bummed. I was really hoping for at least a common thread or a trend, or a couple "Father and Mother"s at the very, very least. I hear there was one "Heavenly Parents" mentioned, though it snuck past me. (Update: Heather found it.)
Besides that--and perhaps it's the perspective I have these days as opposed to even 6-9 months ago--this Conference just seemed very... very... not for Me. I had to dig more than usual for something that felt relevant to me and my place in life. There was one session (Saturday afternoon?) that was about 2/3rds "MARRIAGE-BABIES-BE A MOM-FAMILY"
It made me want to flail my arms--like trying to ward off the inexorable advance of a steam roller--and scream, "I'M TRYING!!"
I know not everything is meant for everyone, and different people need different counsel, but for a rare incidence, I just didn't get a lot out of Conference. Maybe it's my own fault. I was distracted at various points, and I certainly was focusing a lot of energy searching for something that never came. Maybe I'll find more when I go back and watch, listen, or read things over again. And I will carry on with the Fast and with hoping and praying and seeking and looking forward.
Right now, I'm just bummed.
Monday, October 3, 2011
2 comments:
Thank you for wanting to leave me a message. I hope you've found something I've said edifying, and you'll extend the same to me. Please be positive, I'm not here to argue, but rather to just have a place to write things that I find spiritually uplifting, or share my own ponderings on matters of faith. Thank you.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Even though I am a parent, I didn't feel particularly moved by anything either. Usually there's something that grabs me, but nothing. Maybe everyone's just having an off year.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it was a little dry for me, too. Probably because I was eating too much junk food, feeling too sleepy, and my kids were distracting. I'm looking forward to reading the Conference Ensign so I can focus a bit better.
ReplyDelete