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Why am I here?
this question can be asked in several different contexts.

wHy am I a FcS teacher?

No matter where you go... there you are!

What if the answers are in the box?

Am I weak to where something uncontrollable has the ability to change my attitude?

S T R E T C H and become more of who I am than who we really are.

What is in the secret sauce?

the opportunity to question your own ability is not naturally there

a juggular only controls one ball in his hand

its about stretch not change

how do we stretch? Have them see me on higher ground

we have the ability to push ourselves in the zone of uncomfortable moments all by ourselves. but no one has the ability to push ourselves past the uncomfortable zone

what is my personal responsibility?

to find the answers in the box

List the things I wasnt and knew I can become

I was asking how to get better. Why should I get better?

Why Stretch.... because I understand
commitment is to keep that stretch alive

have others believe in what I do

what am I willing to do that no one eles is going to do?

pierce the quiets of the moment

gently inviting me to grow

JOY

Sometimes our greatest source of JOY comes from the faithful use of our agency. Elder Oaks

Happiness is often the joy of hopeful struggle,

consecration of purpose and energy to some good end.

J Jesus

O Others

Y Yourself

The emotion of great deligth or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying

Its hard to know what lies ahead of us.

I need to LOOK for HIM everyday!

Strength

A strong woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape... but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape.
A strong woman isnt afraid of anything... but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear.
A strong woman wont let anyone get the best of her... but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone.
A strong woman make mitakes and avoids the same in the future... but a woman of strength realizes life's mitsakes can also be Gods blessings and capitalizes on them.
A strong woman walks sure footedly... but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls.
A strong woman wear the look of confidence on her face... but a woman of strength wears grace.
A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey... but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.

DIFFERENT

I love my MTC company dearly! We also had the privilege to serve together during the peek of our mission as companions for 12 weeks. CHANGE took place during this transfer.

I gained a different perspective of life through Sister Chelsey's example.

I loved this post of hers!(the link to it is here)

I want to be that change! I WILL be that change!

My teacher shared his vision today about the future of education for students and teachers. The Lords Universities are sending out more educators to work in the teaching force than any other schools. He says this is a unique way of getting LDS teachers in many schools. Because of our lifestyle we will be able to influence more students on how to live because of our belief.

Years to change the level of education!

Making strides!

Huge impact in learning around the world!

The spirit hit me so strong..... I am going to be a teacher. Not just any teacher but a teacher with a vision to be the change!

I never wanted to be a teacher. But through the course of events within my life I was lead down this road. What an important road it is.

A couple of months ago I had a intimate conversation with my mother about me and my life.... what it came down to was that all I want to do in life is serve and travel.

Without knowing it... the Lord has grant me that desire..... everyday! NOW I am gearing up for the greatest service and adventure of all

TEACHING

My grandpa is super supportive of this decision that I have made and said
"the Lord already has a place for you, because He needs you to teach"

My greatest fear is putting limitations on me.... the fear of meeting expectations

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you NOT to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others"

Am I

Am I living my life in a garish way without following the kindly light?

There come moments in my life where people ask me about myself. More often than not I run through the route presentation of my traditional introduction.... My name in Kimberly Barnes, I am from Rigby Idaho and I have 9 sisters. Yes that means no brothers. I'm studying to become a FCS teacher and I love to travel.

Then there are the RARE moments when certain individuals really ask WHO ARE YOU?

they may phrase the question as

HOW DO YOU SEE YOURSELF RIGHT NOW?

HOW WOULD HEAVENLY FATHER SEE YOU?

DO YOU FEEL TREASURED?

WHAT IS ONE WORD THAT WOULD DESCRIBE YOU?

HOW DO YOU LIVE THE WAY YOU DO?

WHY IS IT THAT EVERYTHING YOU DO HAS MEANING?

what makes Kim, KIM?

these are very hard questions for me to answer, especially when I'm put on the spot. I am not one to think of myself often. In fact, I hardly do. Friends would say that I put others needs before my own. This is true.

lately I have really lost sight of who I am.

My dear roommate had me read a story she wrote in high school. In the story is talks about how a girl wants to know for herself who she is AND her quest in finding the answers... I am that girl!

Ill post the link here

my quest is not over... it will never be over..... there is always one more step that has helped define me! Its a life long journey of the heart...

Its not how you fall, its how you get back up.

nick uvjici

the man who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.

chinese proverb

Never underestimate your power for greatness

ones hidden potential is fulfilled over time

our differences will force us to find happiness in our own ways

Is my life empty?

FEEL

a question came from my dreams last night which I have been thinking about all day.

What does HAPPINESS feel like?
We can spout off the definition of the word. We can even say what happiness means to us individually, we can even go as far as giving examples of what would make us happy. But do we really know what it feels like?

the dictionary states: 1. to perceive or examine by touch 2. to have a sensation of something other than by sight, hearing, taste or smell

could (happiness) feel like:

stomach aching from laughter
lungs full of fresh air
warm sun rays on skin

light chill of the wind
clean wet from rain
freezing sensation from snow
light penetrating from dawn
stars dotting the midnight sky
vibrate colors of flowers
humming of bees
crunch of leaves under feet
majestic heights of mountains
long road trips
unexpected things of value

BE WHERE YOUR FEET ARE!

God wants me to be an individual with what I've got

I'm better than my circumstances

tremendous consequences come from little things

creativity comes from my emotions