The Candyland Perspective

I happen to love the word TRUE.  I love it so much that I told Dan if one day we ever have a daughter, I want to name her Truly, and we can call her True.  He says we're going to call her Bo, but whatever.  That's a topic for another time. Merriam-Webster defines true as "steadfast; loyal; honest; just; ideal; essential; consistent; legitimate; rightful; being that which is the case rather than what is manifest or assumed" Am I true?  Am I consistently honest, steadfast, loyal, rightful or legit?  Surely not.  I know I have been moreso in the last year and a half of my life than perhaps ever before, but I've certainly not knocked this one out of the park.  President Hinckley told us to "be true."  That sounds like a commandment to me.  Though we've all heard all our lives to be honest, to not tell lies, that honesty is the best policy, tell the truth and nothing but the truth, why then with this knowledge of such a basic 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; ...