"To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own"

What:

You know how Heavenly Father has a sly way of inserting things into your life randomly until you finally recognize it and you need to do something about it? Ya well lately there have been big red flashing signs of CHARITY all over my life.  Now I think that is a normal thing for people to do around thanksgiving and holidays because suddenly everyone becomes all cheery and gift-giving like.  But this isn't just normal thanksgiving charity.  This is just life charity and I need some more of it. So Heavenly Father is putting it in my life in the most random places like an assignment for an accounting class or an article in my finance class.

So What:

Well basically what keeps getting preached to me is that I would be a lot happier if I was serving more.  I'm in a very busy point of my life and my dad keeps asking me "are you enjoying this journey?"  and most recently I've had to say no.  I've been mostly enduring life and even the things that should be bringing me joy are just bringing me stress which weighs heavier and heavier on me.  Its easy to have the mentality that once I get to a steady place I'll be able to serve a ton but the truth is, I need it now.  I need to be able to forget my own heartache.  and I need some more christlike experiences in my life.

Now What:

First off, I'm going to slay that charity assignment.  And I'm going to try to assign myself to keep doing that.  I know christmas will bring lots of opportunities to volunteer.  But I want to keep it going.  Just little acts of charity, to help me forget my sorrow.  And to help others in their many needs.