Let's Party!!!! Light the World Day 17: "Ye shall meet together oft."
Over the past couple of weeks, I have written about: water, being nice to your mom and dad, conquering challenges, Stranger Things and Harry Potter. And it has all been in the name of the #lighttheworld's initiative to encourage people to serve others.
Today I get to write about one of my favorite topics ever...
Parties!!!!!!
Wait. Isn't this supposed to be some super religious initiative? What's the catch?
That is the beauty of the #lighttheworld initiative. There is no catch. It really is that simple to serve others.
That is the reason I have been so drawn to this initiative. No one is cramming doctrine down my throat. No one is telling me what I should and shouldn't believe. This initiative simply says, "Do nice things". Even more incredible is that the "nice things" it asks people to do are so accessible that anyone can do them.
Don't believe me? Then let's look at today's theme:
"Ye shall meet together oft."
Yep. Today's theme asks you to get together with people you love.
Some may do this at church. Other's may do this at a community events. Others may just invite friends and family over to hang out.
Can you do that? Can you spend time with people you love?
Since the birth of my children, it has become more difficult to hang out with my friends. We are all so busy. But are we too busy? We shouldn't be.
It seems that it is nearly impossible for me to get together with my friends unless we put it on the calendar far in advance. So maybe today isn't as easy as I made it seem. Maybe it will take a little effort to get the people I care about to carve out a bit of time on their calendar for each other.
But do you know what helps?
An excuse.
The excuse might be a birthday, holiday or big sporting event.
Today, maybe that excuse can simply be the #lighttheworld initiative. My friends already think I'm a loon so there is no harm in me texting all of them a message saying "Hey everybody, I'm trying to carry out all 25 days of the #lighttheworld initiative. Please come over to my house on Thursday night."
Most will text back, "Whatever dude... what should we bring?"
I may just text back "coconuts".
Why?
Because who cares what they bring as long as we spend some time together.
Although if someone brought this coconut it would be awesome! Do you think @gringalicious will accept an invite?
If a coconut party isn't your thing, the official site recommends the following ways you can spend meaningful time with others:
When was the last time you attended a church service?
Come worship with us (visit mormon.org/worship for locations).Has it been awhile since you’ve been together as a family?
Schedule a time this week to spend real quality time together (without electronic devices).What can you do to bring your neighborhood together?
Organize a social gathering to bring everyone a little closer this holiday season.
For more information on #lighttheworld, please visit https://www.mormon.org/christmas/25-ways-25-days/day-17
I use to make videos imitating Garth when I was a kid! Lol love that movie
Meerrrry Christmas
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Isn't this all that it's really about?
Fun stuff, Han! Merry Christmas and thanks for lighting the world. :)
For sure! So much of this stuff is just universal common sense and kindness. There is no way I could participate otherwise.
Exactly! Unfortunately, common sense is scarce these days. haha
yeh, this is true nowadays we have not much time for the people who deserve care, attention and our time.we are all busy specially with elctronics world we should take a look in this seriuos situation and i should involve with people who deserve our time
I agree. It kind of fits with one of the other themes about keeping your priorities straight.
yeh you are right
I’ve always enjoyed parties. But as time pass by, I start noticing that I rarely go to parties anymore because of bigger responsibilities. A little hangout session with my friends will do. :)
A little hangout session is all that it takes.
give me an invitation and we'll see what happens - LOL
Thanks so much for the mention, you are too kind!!
You do like to travel it seems.
I'm pretty sure if I ever ate any of the stuff you post about, I'd never be able to eat again because everything would pale in comparison.
But someday I'd be willing to risk it. ;)
That is the way it should be. Sad it is not. Today is my birthday and no one out there to be with. So much for meeting together. But a wonderful concept. Thanks for sharing.
Happy Birthday! I do hope your future gets brighter.
Great reminder to all of us how important it is to spend time with those we love as time passes so quickly. Memories are built by "time spent".
Memories are built by "time spent".
Ooo I like that.
"Because who cares what they bring as long as we spend some time together."
That time has more value than stuff. Nice.
good one..actually this technology has brought the distant ones closer and closer ones distant..we have forgotten or either neglected treating the loved ones who are closer to us closer to our hearts..good story :)
yes and i agree with u that the birth of children days we dont give time others and like this also the speciall days we spend the time with our lovers @hanshotfirst...also the christmass is a really small day for give time to all our beloved peoples mostly time spend we with our families
you raise great themes for reflection, people should meet more often, live communication is very important for any person, you need not forget your friends and relatives ... thanks for the post