It is better to look up....

"In order to be guided in life’s journey and have the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost, we must have a “hearing ear” and a “seeing eye,” both directed upward. We must act on the direction we receive. We must look up and step up. And as we do, I know we will cheer up, for God wants us to be happy.“Let us remember him, … and not hang down our heads,” for, as President Monson said, “It is better to look up.”

This comes from a beautiful talk by Carl B. Cook from the October 2011 General Conference and really had an impact on my life and may even have been the true starting point of my journey back into the light!
I find that there is so much more to see and appreciate when we keep our heads up and look to the Lord in our times of trials, He is the way to comfort and strength and will help us gain the knowledge we need to align our lives according to His! I found so many things when I started looking up, especially about myself...I find it amazing the things one CAN accomplish when we remove the 'T and realize our own strength and courage therefore leading us to perseverance and success! Keeping our heads down can only lead to sorrow and sadness so it is indeed "better to look up" not only to realize the wonderful gifts and blessings all around us but because if we hold our heads high then we can truly start to feel about ourselves the way our Heavenly Father see us!! Being a part of my own transformation just gives me hope than I can help be a light in someone else's life and that is truly a big part of the journey! So, ALWAYS keep your eyes to the sky and strive to continually learn of Him and all the blessings that are just out there waiting for us to realize!!

Still & Forever a Work in Progress...Carry On!