It's hard to try and separate what needs to go in here and what doesn't to make a clear sensible picture of how my week was. I think about so many little details and it's hard to just step back and stop thinking about such little brush strokes and get a sense of depth to the story.
My weeks are summed up quite well in a painting. There are many different events that make up the whole picture. Many different colors but they are all in the same color scheme as to make a landscape and not a loud distraction that passes easily from the memory. Much of art has moved away from the more enduring nature of intricate yet simplistic designs that take so much time and thought to create.
The gospel is much the same way. A few people want large changes that they can do quickly and then move on. Most people don't even want to take the effort to even make simple and small steps.
When we get lost in creating, not worrying about what strokes or colors to use, and rather why are we painting in the first place, we lose the sense of worry about such trivial things.
All paintings have "happy little accidents" as Bob Ross would say, but they are all swallowed up as the canvas is given life and depth with each color, shade, and stroke.
It all made sense in my mind when I typed it...
Conference was great. Each session brought direction and drive to the church. I'm excited to work on receiving personal revelation and inviting the Holy Ghost into constant council and not just a silent companionship.
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| This is the flat stock Nate and I forged last monday |
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| This painting sits above my desk. It's called mountain mist |
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