Busy with the calm

Where do I begin? Why do I have to write so much?  A blessing and a curse.  

I have been busy with the calm. 

I have increased my studying from 15 minutes to an hour and sometimes more as I listen to the scriptures on my phone while I drive and do mundane tasks. 

I have also taken on something that requires no speaking at all. I am taking an American Sign Language class. Full immersion, no talking just finger-spell or writing. It is an hour of quiet. Even though busy. It is silent. 

I guess I'm sharing this because I am trying to capture more quiet and calm as I develop a pattern of peace for myself. 

In this talk given by W. Christopher Waddell, entitled "A Pattern for Peace," He states that our commitment to The Lord and His servants, can not be a part-time commitment. 

I am trying to commit more and stay closer to Him than I have probably ever been. 

My studies have increased over the last, almost 3 weeks as I've added these conference talks to my scripture reading and then additional listening to the words of both on my phone. 

I am listening forwards but, studying backwards,  if that makes sense, I'm reading ahead so that I might finish the Book of Mormon, but I am studying with a guide and notes much slower, from the beginning, because of this I'm repeating. 

As I have focused more on Him, I have felt His love immensely. 

I know not many follow me, and that's not what this is all about really. Yes, its  about sharing here, but also writing to my Littles for them to read my words. 

I challenge YOU, 

THEM, 

to seek peace in Him. 

I can feel His love and see His blessings and I can not share all here, but I will keep a written journal elsewhere. 

frim me to you w love, M