Give Yourself a Break!

This week I have been thinking a lot about the expectations the world places on individuals. And as I have been going through family relations class this week, we learned a bit about these expectations. In this society we are pressured in many aspects. As divorce rates are soaring, and babies being born with out fathers around, it is easy to think that this world is an ever darkening one. It is very sad to think of all the heart break, hurt and angst that is increasing in this world.

But I am here to let you know what we should all take a break from the worry, pain and suffering. Take a moment to unwind, relax, and come to terms with the fact that this world maybe not be inherently good, but that plenty of good still exists. We just must go and seek the good in life, and take in the moments when life is good. In order to change the world, be must be different from the world. Changes begins with you and me.

I love the quote, "Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think". This is where I think it is needed that we all take breaks from life. Most of us are trying to be your best self. Some of us are trying improve and keep are marriages well. Others are trying to raise a child as a single parent. And yet some of us are trying to be the best college student they can be. Give yourself some credit. Be kind to others, and remember that life is good if only you are determined to make it that way.

Could strengthening families strengthen our economy?

This last week, we were asked to view a video from BYU-news. The video is found here:http://byutv.org/show. This video talked a lot about how there are only a few countries in the world that are having enough children to replace the populations that exists now. The rate at which Americans are having children (how many children per women) is not at a high enough number to replace the American populations, as previously stated. However Americans do have a high fertility rate (children per women) compared to most countries- but this is because of immigrants and their children. The video continues to explain possible solutions, and it also brings in other subjects of concern in the world. Such as divorce, co-habitation, the bad economy, and people believing that a family with children is no longer a necessity but more of a possible options. And in our society, independence often translates to not having children to tie you down. Another observation of our society is that social trends tend to take people from family trends.

It gets rather interesting after this subject is brought up. Several people were interviewed and asked if family was something that was needed. The majority of the people stated that family is not needed in our world today, that it is nice- if that is what you want. I found this astounding. Growing up I have always been talk that family is the most important, because family will be with you through all the ups and downs in your life. And that family is central to God's plan. The video wraps up by suggesting that as family importance declines, so does that fertilely decline. And we need people who can take the place of all the doctors, contractors, congressmen, teachers and all else who contribute in keeping our country afloat.

I propose that we need to strengthen families and realize their importance. See their value, and in turn, strong families will strengthen our economy.

Families are not problems- they are solutions.

Families

This week we studied a lot about divorce, marriage, pre-martial sex, working mothers, child birth rates, co-habitation, people living alone, age at which people get married at and other areas of human life in my Family Relations class.

It was very intriguing to me to learn that less and less people are getting married and having children. It is my personal belief that the greatest and most fulfilling joys in life are centered around family. I am not saying that you have to have a spouse and children to be happy. But I do believe that there is great joy in marriage and having children.

This quote comes to mind from David O McKay, "No other success can compensate for failure in the home". I have found that the happiest times of my life have been when I get along with my siblings, parents and grandparents.

Just think of holidays and what they represent. What are they centered around? Family and loved ones.

The Very Beginning

I created this blog so that I can share, at least once a week, wisdom from my Family Relation class. Another part of this class, is to share my blog with any and everyone. And I think this is a great requirement for a my family relations class- I get to share my little "Pearls of Wisdom" each week with everyone. I look forward to update my blog each week :) Thanks for reading!