The Beauty Of Simplicity

Hello Again! It's been a while. I have been thinking a lot lately (I know, crazy, eh?), and Heavenly Father keeps telling me I need to write again. So here I am. Writing. I recently returned from a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and I just want to record a few simple thoughts I've had since being home. Life is not a Race Since being home I've heard countless people ask me, so what are you doing now? What are your plans now that you're not a missionary anymore? Sometimes it's fine. Sometimes I want to throw a table at a wall. Quite extreme, I agree, but it's true. I honestly don't know what I want to do with my life right now.  So I'm here to say, IT'S OKAY NOT TO KNOW .  You don't need to know everything right now . Life is not a race. Though it may seem like it, it really isn't. You are only racing against yourself. Take time to figure yourself out. Don't feel like you need to have the best c...

College. Where many of the biggest decisions are made. College is full of opportunities, chances to take on the world and change it. I, for one, am going to take these chances. I am going to march right up to this next step in my life, and I'm going to jump in head first. I'm going to learn how to control take control of my life, and I'm going to make the best of it. I'm going to make decisions that I've never dreamed of making, and I'm going to pursue the smallest of possibilities. I am going to learn how to deal with this new world, and I'm going to make a difference in it. I am going to make my mark. I'm not going to let people push me around any longer. I'm going to take charge, and I'm going to change someone's life. In my life up until this point I have learn what I deserve and what I don't deserve. I know what I deserve now, and I am going to make sure I get what I want. I am not trying to brag or anything of the sort, I...

So I had a few requests to do another guide to life through my travels, so here goes. [No Judging!] So I've traveled quite a bit in my life, but mostly in the States. Well... Until this summer. My family loves to travel and go on adventures to new places and visit crazy cool historical sites, so I've had quite a bit of experience out of my small town. In the previous article I gave you three tips to help you enjoy your time wherever you are, and I've decided to add a few more to that wonderful list. Ready? 4. Don't get so involved in your cell phone or things back home that it stops you from enjoying what's right in front of you. I've made this mistake many times before, and I've regretted it many times over. But this summer I had to leave my phone behind and it was the best thing I've ever done. Because of that I was able to experience everything around me, I didn't have to worry about who I was talking to at the time or if someone posted ne...

Wall Flowers. "What are these "wall flowers" you speak of, Hannah?" , you may ask me. Wall flowers are those people in the back round you never truly see or notice. They're the people that may be shy, or home schooled or maybe a little "weird" as your mind might categorize them. They're the people no one finds the need to talk to because, to us, they may seem too "uncool" for us. I'm writing this to tell you they're not. Wall flowers are not like that at all. Sure, we might be shy or home schooled, but that doesn't make us any less of a person, right? Just because we don't have a million friends surrounding us or are talking all the time, doesn't mean we aren't humans. Today I had the opportunity to go to a math class at my local high school and become the wallflower for the hour. I watched as one person went out of her way to talk to me, and I'm grateful for that. But I also had the opportunity to watc...

Have you ever had that dream as a child to go somewhere exotic and exciting? Somewhere you've only read about in books or have seen on television and you've always wanted to visit? Welp, that was me this summer. London was (and still is) my dream place as a child. I've always wanted to experience the culture of London, England. And lucky for me- I got it. London is a beautiful place, it was where I got to really connect with my friends. The fairs, and accents all made it so real. But the thing that I learned the most from this trip around the world is that it isn't about where you go, but who you're with.  I enjoyed it quite a bit because I had my mother by my side, and a whole load of new friends to share the experiences with. I learned many new things through this trip. 1. Life isn't about rushing to get to the next step, it's about enjoying . You should never go into something with an attitude only to finish it and get it over with. When...

Be yourself. I'm going to be honest, I hate society nowadays. I mean, really? Short skirts and see-through shirts? No, that's not how you get the right guys attention. Being yourself is about letting your personality flare in public, no matter who's watching you. It's about letting go of people's judgements. Life is great, it's AMAZING! But we can't live up to our full potential and really know that until we stop pretending to be someone else and become the best version of ourselves. Society is wrong. You don't have to have the skinniest body, or wear the best trends to be beautiful. You don't need to cover yourself in makeup to be beautiful. Beautiful women are those with confidence in themselves, and aren't afraid to be themselves. Happy woman are beautiful women. But I'm serious, you don't need to be perfect to be beautiful, Because every girl/woman is beautiful. Regardless of size and shape. The most beautiful thing ...

Stress isn't easy, that's for sure. But when you look for the bright side in it all, it creates space to let you breathe. Yes, take a deep breath. Don't worry about the future, worry about you. In this moment. Not about what's going to happen if you don't understand this problem or don't finish this assignment right this second. Just breathe IN, and breathe OUT. That's all it takes. Can you feel your muscles relaxing just a little bit? Or even a lot? Can you feel your mind becoming clearer once more? Now hold on to that feeling. That same thought. Now that you're calm think about this: You have so much to live for. If you don't finish this one thing, you'll live. But you'll have a strong education in your future that can and will benefit your family in your future. You'll be able to get a job, and support them. You can do this. You are more capable than anyone. You just need to believe in your mind. You may not be able to...