Cold plunge thoughts one thing that's so amazing about reading scriptures is that,

no matter where you're at in your life you can usually find yourself identifying

with someone in the scriptures and what's interesting is i'm i'm at a pretty

good spot in my life right now and in this time reading through the Book of Mormon,

I'm identifying with Laman and Lemuel and their wickedness so much more than

I'm identifying with Nephi and his righteousness.

And this is the thing that I think is interesting is that I'm doing really well right now,

but I'm also incredibly aware

of my shortcomings and my desire

to be with God

and to be one with Christ is stronger than it's ever been but the thing that

I keep on looking at and paying attention to is what are laymen and Lemuel doing

that's keeping them from being where they need to be.

I find it interesting because I want to be righteous and be one with God,

and it's so easy to falter.

And as I get better, I see areas where I'm still struggling,

and I'm not judging myself for feeling guilt in that regard,

but what I am experiencing is this different perspective that I didn't have

before about the things that keep me from living up to my potential. Interesting.