remember to be happy now.

"The lesson here is that if we spend our days waiting for fabulous roses, we could miss the beauty and wonder of the tiny forget-me-nots that are all around us."

"The happiest people I know are not those who find their golden ticket; they are those who, while in pursuit of worthy goals, discover and treasure the beauty and sweetness of the everyday moments. They are the ones who, thread by daily thread, weave a tapestry of gratitude and wonder throughout their lives. These are they who are truly happy."

 i always find myself reading President Dieter F. Uchtdorf's "Forget Me Not" talk. it's one of my favorites. the section about remembering to be happy now really stood out to me tonight. i always seem to be waiting for something amazing to happen, or i'm always anxious for a certain event or time of life to come along. and i often forget to love my life RIGHT NOW. i needed that reminder. you can read the whole address here.