Avery's Adventures!

       Pondering what I'm grateful for has helped me see there is still hope in the world and there is so much to be grateful for. As I mentioned in yesterday's post, we tend to wish for what we don't have instead of what we don't have. Remember what you have in the present moment. To start the day, I will share three more things I'm grateful for: 1. Books: My favorite thing to do is read. I've been obsessed with books my entire life, I have enough books to open my own library! Whenever I'm going through a hard time or if I'm feeling stressed out I pick up my favorite book and I begin to read. They take me into a different world for a while and show me the adventure that is in its pages. My favorite genre of books are fantasy, action, romance, and anything that's about dogs! 2. My puppy: I've had my silver lab named Luke for a year and it will be two years this summer. He always makes me smile and laugh. I love taking him on adventures and wa...

     I decided to spend the next twenty one days pondering and appreciating the things I'm grateful for. At times we get caught up on wishing for the things we don't have instead of appreciating what we do have in the present moment. I sat down this morning pondering the things I'm grateful for and what make me happy. Today I'll share with you three things I'm grateful for: 1. My family: We have always stuck by each other through the good times and the bad times. I'm so grateful for their love and support. I know they'll always have my back. 2. Music: I have been involved in music since I was six years old and have been continuing it ever since. Music can have a great influence over one who listens or views a performance. Performing makes me happy and I want to make people happy with music and bring them together. 3. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ: I have never been more grateful for two extraordinary people in my entire life. My love and testimony o...

   With the school year/semester coming to an end we are all probably burnt out from all the hard work we had to do, but we should be celebrating! You have accomplished so much and have come so far. You can do hard things. They can seem scary at first, but once you've accomplished those things then you'll feel like a warrior; because you are a warrior. See how far you've come throughout this school year/semester. What have you learned about yourself? What talents do you possess? What have you done to improve yourself as a person?   Everyone can do hard things. There's an age old saying that goes "Things happen for a reason." that phrase is one hundred percent true. Good or bad, things happen for a reason. They will help you learn and become a better person. Things will get better. Stay positive and be happy!

I had the opportunity to attend my third convention! It was absolutely amazing! I met so many cool people and saw some out of this world cosplays. Seeing people express themselves was so cool to witness, that's what makes me love going to conventions.  Enjoy the compilation I made of my experience!

   One of my favorite things that I've learned is you can always find peace; no matter what your circumstance may be. Finding peace can be the one of the many important things we can do. This morning I took a minute and read my scriptures, and after I was done I felt at peace. I was ready to take on the agenda I had today. I felt optimistic. What do you do to find peace?     With the busy lifestyles we all tend to live, it can be hard to find time for ourselves to find that peace we all desire. If you're having a stressful day, set limits. Take 10-15 minute breaks, meditate, take a deep breath, and remember to take it little by little and not all at once. You will be doing your physical and mental health a favor. You can find peace whenever you need it. You are beautiful and you are loved.

    There are moments in life where we feel unloved, but I want to tell you that you're loved. Let people express their love for you. There have been times where I've felt lonely and sad, but then I see that there are so many people in my life who make me feel loved. Everyone desires to be loved, and we deserve to be loved. It makes me sad that there are people who would rather be feared than loved. I believe that love is more pleasant and happy than fear. Happiness and love eliminates fear.   Love everyone. Don't tear people down, lift them up.