Week 5 Self-Worth for Dummies

Hey Everyone!

It was so fun to watch General Conference this weekend. All the missionaries get together in a big auditorium and the atmosphere is just awesome. For the first time, I was able to watch the women's session and that was definitely the cherry on top. This week, another Armenian teacher was hired! She is a neurology student at BYU and I can just tell that she is crazy smart. I'm really starting to doubt how much I'm contributing to the overall IQ of the classroom. My brother Chris sent me this quote a couple of weeks ago, "There's no growth in the comfort zone, and there's no comfort in the growth zone." That really is so true. All of the things that seemed hard a month ago are starting to become easier and easier. My weaknesses are becoming strengths through hard work and A LOT of failure. I love being a missionary!

Some Highlights:

• General Conference

• Meeting Sister Bingham, the General Relief Society President

• Choir

• FaceTiming Beckham & Aria 

SPIRITUAL THOUGHT

Since being in the MTC, I've talked to a lot of missionaries who struggle with self-confidence. Because there are so many talented people in here, it is easy to catch yourself comparing to others. The important thing for missionaries to remember is that God called you to your mission for a reason. He knows that your specific personality is exactly what someone else needs to change their life. This doesn't just apply to missionaries though. I've been thinking a lot about the importance of authenticity this week. There are people out there that need YOU. There are people with whom you can connect better than anyone else. That's why God made you the way that you are. That's why focusing on others is the #1 way to feel happy. When you forget about yourself, you are reminded of your purpose here!

Elder Brennan Charles Larsen

NOV05  ARM-YER

2005 N 900 E Unit  95

Provo UT 84602