Sunday thoughts

I was home yet again with Eva and Lucas, both of whom had coughs and fevers this morning.

I played monsters and dinosaurs.
I read. (Finally almost finished with The Count of Monte Cristo.)
I took a nap!
I made Tagine d'Agneau aux Poires for dinner. Also Oatmeal Rolls. (These two things do not in any way go together, but I was trying to please the different eating contingents in our family. Plus, they're both delicious.)
I finished watching The Wizard of Oz with Max and Lucas.

But the best thing I did all day was to listen to another session of General Conference on my ipod.

It never fails to make me stop and listen, take out a pen and paper, and write down the things that speak to me. The main thing I felt inspired by today had to do with temperance.

"Being temperate is to use moderation in all things or to exercise self-control."

"Being temperate means to carefully examine our expectations and desires, to be diligent and patient in seeking righteous goals."

"A temperate soul—one who is humble and full of love—is also a person of increased spiritual strength. With increased spiritual strength, we are able to develop self-mastery and to live with moderation. We learn to control, or temper, our anger, vanity, and pride. With increased spiritual strength, we can protect ourselves from the dangerous excesses and destructive addictions of today’s world."

This excellent talk was just what I needed to hear today. I was instructed that temperance is a gift of the Spirit, one that can be sought after and conferred upon us by the Holy Ghost. I was reassured that temperance is always a good thing, contrary to what the world would tell us. We only have to look to our Savior to know that this is truth. Oh yes, I am seeking after these things.