RECHARGE

There are many kinds of batteries.  Some require sustained charging.  Some will no longer hold a charge if they are left charging too long.  Some put out roughly the same energy while being used and others steadily drop in energy as they are used.    Some can only be used once and then others can be renewed or recharged. 

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Sometimes I just don't have much energy which leads me to ponder what kind of battery I am?  I realize that with some things, I am relatively constant and able to perform under extreme conditions for long periods of time.  Other kinds of endeavors drain my energy quickly and I require much more time to recharge.


Here are some things that drain me: dictates, distractions, contention, criticism, complaining, drama, delays, sickness, selfishness, lethargy, ignorance, apathy, nagging,  rudeness, deception, and turmoil.  10 times the drain is when I am their initiator.  These are contagious and cancerous activities that I am guilty of from time to time when I am not mindful.

These are things that restore my charge:

Listening to the Prophet and Apostles of Jesus Christ, helping others, standing in holy places, singing with others, dancing with my wife, visiting neighbors, camping with the youthful, cooking for others, observing Gods creations, creating things that work and instruct, teaching willing students, synergizing with great minds and bearing testimony of my Savior.

God is the ultimate source of energy and following His Son is the only way to allow that power to flow through me.  That life giving current is most powerful when I am in the service of His children.  May I always be found on holy ground by doing his will is my choice and fervent prayer.