I find it interesting how one word can make a difference in a sentence or how you feel about something. In the last week I have been cognoscente about it and I have pondered on it.
Words are powerful. They have started and stopped wars; brought together and broken homes and friendships; brought new meaning to a book or experience; and many other things.
I find it interesting how small the vocabulary of society has gotten because of technology. We find less time to read because we are watching our favorite show, sports event or playing video games (although not a generalization because there are some who balance their time).
Ezra Loomis Pound, an American poet, critic and translator, once said, "Properly, we should read for power. Man reading should be man intensely alive. The book should be a ball of light in one's hand."
One day I want to have a library in my house. It will contain a variety of books and will also serve my family. I hope to instill a love of learning in my children that was instilled in me. It is so important to never stop learning.
Voltair said, "The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbors, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all."
The knowledge we gain can be used for so much good. We don't all have the same talents and and we don't all have the same interest to research the same subjects. That is not to say we don't want to know about everything. So, as we study and gain knowledge, we are able to share pieces with others.
Our knowledge allows us to make those transitions in our lives more easily. With our knowledge we become valuable and indispensable.
Today is my last day at the Deseret Morning News. It has been a good experience and I am glad I have been able to work here.
The Lord has guided my path in every step. All the jobs I have had, there was something I was supposed to learn or experience. There are people I have met a long the way that have changed my life and given me cause for reflection.
On Tuesday I will make a transition into the real world. It will be my first contracted, full-time job ever. Over the years of my life I have gone from year to year, job to job, and have never really settled down anywhere.
This will be both a transition in my work career and in my life. It is a little nerve racking, but I have always been able to adapt and let my fear become a positive for me.
One thing that maybe makes me a little nervous is this will be another create-a-position job. I will also be working for a head-strong person who is used to having a lot of control. It will be a delicate balance of knowing how to take certain tasks away from him.
All in all I believe there will be some exciting changes in my life and in the future. I am learning a lot about myself, my weaknesses and areas I need to improve in to be the instrument the Lord needs me to be.
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