Monday, August 13, 2007

"Time To Move On"

So I just got suggestively removed from my singles ward of almost five years. The new bishop called me in his office two weeks ago, and said some pretty...... shall we say.... interesting things. He basically said "I think you should leave this ward", without actually saying it. Things like: "I think you're too mature for this ward" (are you kidding!? I'm the immature goofball), and "it seems like maybe you don't belong here anymore", and "it might be time to move on." So the next week, from the pulpit, I told everyone that I was giving my last Sunday School lesson; and that was the end of my Horizon Ward life.
It has caused me to reflect on other things going on in life. Sometimes when we're most comfortable is when we need to change something. If we're not failing, we're not trying. And if we're not trying, we're not doing. And if we're not doing, then why are we exsisting? For me personally, I'm going to sack up a little bit and try more new things. We all have wants and desires that we keep to ourselves or even express to others: that house we want, that boat we want, that vacay we want to take, that girl we want (Hooper & I...... Ha, sometimes even the same girl!!), that new truck we want, etc... But what exactly are we doing to go get them?..... If we would put as much effort towards those things as we do thoughts, we would all have our every desire!
So when life tells you that its "time to move on", take that as an invitiation to find something new; maybe better. Your ward, your job, your ex, whatever. When one door closes, if you look hard enough, you'll probably find three more opening. So rather than saying "screw you! you rat bastard to that bishop, boss or ex;....say thanks....a-hole and keep a smile on your face!

13 comments:

Ashleigh and Zebb said...

Aaron, you always make me laugh...but its so true and sometimes if we don't take the next step we never see the doors that are already open and waiting for us, sometimes its just a leap of faith! Sounds like things are going well for you! Keep in touch!!

Langdon & Heather said...

What ward are you gonna go to? Are you allowed to go to just any or do you have to do the family ward thing?

TheSlades said...

Dude, glad to hear you are moving on. Brian and I chatted last night, and I think it's fer the better. We need to do something. I have tuesday nights open now because my wife is starting her masters program.

rachel lee said...

Amen brotha. Have you ever gotten fired from a job and got a worse job? NO...you always get something better. Its a way of pushing us along...

Travis and Marie said...

Aaron - you sound so wise in your comments on this entry. I wish I were so wise. :)

Travis and Marie said...

oh yeah, and thanks for calling me back...just kidding.

Jake and Lynn said...

You know whatever the next thing is that you "move on" to will be great because it has to be...you're a great guy! Hope all goes well, keep us posted...

slades said...

Moving on even when the circumstances seem so weird, is sometimes hard...but as you say weird may prove to be the best thing for you. the trick is not to hold a grudge against weird. love ya, Dianne and LeGrand

Langdon & Heather said...

Rummy cube playoff? Are you down?

Anonymous said...

Hey it's Lisa!
I hope you are doing well! It was good to read up on ya! When one door closes another one opens:)

rachel lee said...

K now its really time to move on. Next blog please...

The Gibbens said...

You rock Ret! I'm sure good things are just around the corner- where the corner is I do not know! Hope you are well and happy! miss all you guys- say hey to Hooper for me, eh?

char said...

Gotta luv ya! You are my Master of Ceremony Man! You are the BEST! And I love you. Char