A New Way to Be

I have had Gordon B. Hinckley on my mind and in my heart so very much lately.  I've sought his words in print, online, and most certainly on youtube many times in the past two months.  This past weekend I attended Time Out For Women where his daughter, Virginia Hinckley Pearce spoke.  She shares such a beautiful semblence with her father.  Seeing his face in hers this weekend perpetuated my need to fill my life with his words even more.

With a bit of serious consideration, I've decided to take on a challenge.  President Hinckley gave such wise counsel to all of us, and he often spoke directly to young people.  I had received his book Way To Be!, which is actually directed at young people, from my mom about eight years ago.  For totally stupid reaons, I didn't incorporate its words and challenges into my life.  I do believe it's high time that I do now though.  With its wise advice, I shall find a new way to be Candace; a better way to be a wife, daughter, sister, friend, (childless) mother, Primary president, visiting teacher, and assistant.  Perhaps I'll find even that I don't really know it all. :)

I haven't laid out my plan just yet.  I just know I am going to be coming up with a plan soon.  I will be prayerful in this process.  But I know I will focus on each of the nine ways to be. 


Be grateful, smart, involved, clean, true, positive, humble, still and prayerful.


I am truly grateful for modern day prophets and revelation.  I am grateful for a Heavenly Father who loves me and wants to bless me.  I am grateful for the option to do what it takes to receive those blessings, and for the Atonement to help me when I don't choose the right option.  I look forward to this next challenge of mine.  I know it will yield pleasing results, and I look forward to blogging my findings.

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