We didn't go to church today. Marc didn't get to sleep until 4:00 a.m. (his insomnia is worsening and now even Ambien isn't doing the trick), and I felt awful and had a migraine that didn't go away until around 4:00 p.m.
What with missing church today and missing Conference weekend, I was feeling low. Fortunately, Jill told me about the podcasts for General Conference sessions. I started downloading them and brought my iPod into the kitchen to listen while I made dinner.
The first session that finished downloading was the Sunday morning one, so I started listening out of order. All I can say is oh my. Oh my to listening to Conference with headphones. No outside noise, no distractions! I felt like everything -- the music, the prayer, the talks -- went directly into my mind and my heart. From now on, I will be listening to these podcasts after watching Conference on tv.
Oh my to President Eyring's talk. I got all teary about 4 different times while listening (something that is hard to do while trying to find something to entertain Eva and the constant shushing).
Some things that really spoke to me:
-- The greatest joys and sorrows are found in family life.
-- Sorrow comes primarily from selfishness.
-- We who have been sealed in the temple have covenanted to put the welfare and happiness of our partner in the center of our lives.
-- Our childrens' welfare and happiness is equal to our own. (I was expecting him to say that we should put it above our own. I thought it was interesting -- and a relief -- to hear that it is equal to our own.)
-- We cannot compel another to choose happiness, nor can God.
-- Pray for the kind of love which allows you to see the good in your companion; for the kind of love that makes your companion's weaknesses seem small.
-- Ask the pardon of a spouse; forgive a child.
-- Pray for the kind of love which makes you want to lessen your companion's load.
Good heavens, but I am loving technology today.
p.s. When I went to download the podcasts from the iTunes store, I briefly glanced at some of the reviews. One of the first ones was a highly disparaging comment from someone wondering why anyone would ever want to listen to these talks. I was so stung by that. I felt personally affronted. Now I just feel sad about that, and ever so grateful for my testimony.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
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See, I'm this close to getting an iPod just so I can listen to church content while I'm out in Babylon. I'm trying to create a Zion personal space bubble that travels with me so I can feel more at ease about city life.
I am so glad you were able to listen to some inspirational messages. I was particularly fond of that talk as well!
Somehow I had no idea there were conference podcasts either -- what a great idea. Technology is wonderful! And I also loved that talk. It seemed like there were so many good ones, but I guess that's always the case.
I've listened to the Conference podcasts a few times while trying to go to sleep and loved that feeling of having the music and words going right into my ears like that. I'm so glad you were able to download them and salvage your sick Sunday.
What is up with Marc being unaffected by Ambien? That's scary on multiple levels.
Try not to let anyone's negative comments affect you. It takes so much more energy to be negative that I often wonder why people bother. There is so much that they can be doing to enrich the lives of others instead of bringing them down. Of course, I only know you from your blog but from what I've read, you are a caring, generous, thoughtful person and that in itself speaks of your faith and your beliefs in a positive way. You have lots to be proud of and your testimony is huge part of who you are.
Not a migraine! But I'm glad you got to listen to Conference via podcast. I too am so grateful for the technology today that allows us to more fully access the words of living prophets.
And I'm also affronted by said disparaging comment! Don't they know what they're missing! (Apparently not. . . .) I hope that I never take my testimony for granted, and I'm so glad to be in a family with members who hold such strong testimonies of the restored gospel.
Not a migraine! But I'm glad you got to listen to Conference via podcast. I too am so grateful for the technology today that allows us to more fully access the words of living prophets.
And I'm also affronted by said disparaging comment! Don't they know what they're missing! (Apparently not. . . .) I hope that I never take my testimony for granted, and I'm so glad to be in a family with members who hold such strong testimonies of the restored gospel.
I love those thoughts from Pres. Eyring. We can learn so much from them. I need to try and listen to the talks like this. It would be so great.
Even with distractions, this was just a great conference. I can't believe the comment at the itunes store- I feel affronted too!
Also happy you found a cello.
LoVE your London pictures- especially the black chairs and the orange one... oh, and the shoes!
Miss you! So jealous Jill gets to see you this week and I have to wait until at least December!
I didn't know there were podcasts, for heaven's sake! Can't WAIT to listen to this last conference while I go running!!! I have a feeling I am going to be thanking you multiple times for this info. There are 3 or 4 talks I want to listen to again and was planning to do it via internet while in the kitchen, but listening while out on a run alone will be so much better.
Hope that nasty migraine is gone today. I get them a lot and feel your pain!
I also loved the 'praying for love...' comments. Its a great push in the right direction to loving more like Christ loves us.
:)
I love listening to the conference Podcasts! On mornings when I'm in a hurry and haven't given myself enough time to sit down and read the scriptures, I like to listen to part of conference on my way up to campus.
I was thinking of you over conference weekend, wishing that we could be together, and praying that you would be able to hear the talks and benefit from the spirit and messages even though you're far away. I'm so glad that you have the podcasts! Will you be able to get a copy of the Ensign when the talks come out?
wow....I think those things spoke to me too! very very specific ones...wished I could pin point them like you did. I had felt I forgot specifics so thank you for reminding me what is important.
thank you thank you thank you...
i am not that technology saavy...the other day jovik was wearing the i pod...alf dropped him off, and then when we got to the gym i DID NOT KNOW HOW TO TURN IT OFF.....??????
Thank you for reminding me that I wanted to listen to/read President Eyring's talk. I desperately need everything about which he so beautifully spoke.
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