I'm watching a TED talk by Pico Iyer on the importance of being still.
The Lord said, "remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy". One of the benefits of doing so is that you get the luxury of being still and taking some time to yourself on that day. The same principle can be applied on a daily basis through focused study and meditation.
Before his mission, Jacob told me that he likes to meditate periodically. I am impressed that he takes time out of his busy life to be still. I'd encourage both of you to start and/or continue that in your personal lives.
Pico talks about those who are wealthy getting a second home in the country to retire to when life gets to them. He makes a great observation that those of us without the resources to get a second home can get a second home in our mind that has the same effect on our lives.
You will both have times on your missions and in life, when you're "in it" and being still is the last thing you feel you can afford. It is at those moments when I encourage you to clear your minds and retreat to the battlefield of your mind, retrench, rejuvenate, and then mover forward. Think about it...
Mom and I love you both. We miss you like you wouldn't believe. But, we wouldn't have it any other way. Good luck this week.
Dad
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