1Nephi 6:5

'Wherefore, the things which are pleasing unto the world I do not write, but the things which are pleasing unto God & unto those who are not of the world.'

I've never been one that has ever really just gone along w/the majority if I knew in my heart that it wasn't right. The gospel plays a BIG role in the person that I have become 2day & whom I continue 2 strive 2 become everyday. It really does amaze me when people share things online that maybe is more appropriate in their personal journal(s). I state this only because KARMA is very REAL & you can't intentionally hurt someone w/out facing consequences 4 such actions.

I'm sitting in bed & I've started reading the Book Of Mormon again. Inspiration brought about by General Conference. Guidance & instruction given by Elder Bednar 2 read the Book of Mormon & teach 4rom it. And I came across 1Nephi 6:5. It immediately humbled me & has brought a sense of overflowing gratitude 4 this wonderful book filled w/endless teachings that I may be able 2 be comforted by such verses as this. I've run into a couple of situations where people that I was once very close 2, have written about me online & have publicly stated their feelings 2wards me. Everyone has a right 2 their feelings & opinions & I respect that. But what gets me is the fact that none of these people ever tried approaching me personally 1st. I mean, seriously. . . . .isn't there a common sense type of mutual respect where people who are supposed 2 be your friend & have a problem w/you come 2 you 1st?? I guess I just answered my own question. There are those that ARE your friends & then those that fall into the SUPPOSED to be your friend category. Crazy the experiences that life puts us through. Definitely 4 our own good, but it definitely sucks 2 be the one going thru it sometimes. But when all is said & done. . . . . .I do believe that I can honestly say that I have a clear conscience & I feel no guilt @ all.

This in no way is anything that's going on in my life right now. But it has happened 2 me in the past & when I came across this scripture, it brought these memories 2 the surface. I've come 2 be very grateful 4 all the experiences that I've gone through because it has taught me a very important lesson. And that is: To look 4 the blessing(s) in disguise in every situation/experience. Cause it never fails that there is always one 2 be found. The challenge is on our part in finding what it is. :D And believe me. . . . .sometimes finding it is the easy part. It's taking that next step in deciding what you're going 2 do with what you've now found. :D Lol. Sometimes easier said than done. I just wanted 2 share my thoughts & feelings I got when I came across this scripture. So not trying 2 get all personal w/you all. Lol.