During high school I was able to attend seminary. One day, my seminary teacher passed out wristbands with the words "tune in to the LORD" written on it. As this was given to me the teacher explained that he was extending a challenge to us, for two weeks to tune in to the Lord. He wanted us to listen to only uplifting music, text when we had to but not just for fun, and to not use Facebook. At first I thought, "there is no way I will be able to do that! My life revolves around social media and music." Then I decided I should at least give it a try. The results were amazing! I was so much more focused on school, my friends, and the spiritual aspects of my life. I noticed that I had the spirit with me a lot more.
Lately I've been thinking about this experience a lot. My life has been extremely stressful lately. With dating, my calling as Relief Society President, two jobs, and school, I haven't had time to really improve myself or do exceptional work in anything. So, I decided that for the month of October I will not date, use Facebook, or listen to music that doesn't bring the spirit. I will wear the wristband that I got in seminary to remind me of my goals, and blog and journal about my experiences.
Already, I have become a little lonely and sad at the thought of not being able to go on dates, but I really think that through this experience I will get to know myself better and know more of what I want and need in a guy. I will also be able to more fully dedicate myself to my calling and serving the sisters in my ward.
Getting rid of Facebook for a month will also let me use my time wiser. I won't be constantly distracted by what I should post, who likes my pictures, and who I could chat with. I will get my homework done faster and then have time to relax and improve myself in other areas of my life.
Listening only to music that uplifts me and invites the spirit will help me pay better attention to when the Lord is speaking to me. I won't be so caught up in all of the messages that the music is sending me, and will instead be getting the messages that Heavenly Father has been trying to get through.
Another great thing about doing this experiment in October means that during my first week of trying to do this, I will get to listen to the Prophets and hear the word of God and then move forward with following their counsel more fully.
Well, here goes nothing!!! I will keep you all posted on how everything goes and the changes that happen over this crazy month.
