Thanks for your encouragement
and love. I'm learning little by little.
(I asked Elder Dazey what helped him
come out of his shell as he got older and what advice he might have for his brother Aaron, who tends
to be a bit shy. His response was:)
- I think it was a lot of things. One thing he
needs to understand is that he has many great talents. He's funny, He's kind.
He can sing great. He plays the saxophone. He's smart. If you play video games-
it might be better to play with them instead of online. I also had to realize
that just because someone else likes something, doesn't mean I shouldn't or
that it's better what I do. (Like Sports-I was never that good and at some
point I found them to be a waste of time-and now I like sports) I think I gained a
higher self- esteem. I felt good looking, funny, loved, appreciated, and that I
could help others. Is there danger for arrogance there-yes; however, you can
realize that you are good at doing certain things, good looking, and able to
help others without having a problem. Just don't compare yourself with others. Just
remember that you are a child of the most creative and confident being in the
universe-and you can be like him-and will be like Him, if you keep progressing.
Make friends. Be confident in sharing your talents, smiles, and jokes. Serve
your friends. They will love you for it-but even more wonderful-you will love
them. Colin helped my progress a lot. I helped him. He helped me. Shy and not
many friends is the opposite of your eternal potential. Have faith that you can
choose good friends that can help you in your eternal progression. God has set
this life to your advantage. You will succeed through his plan. You only need
faith. If you don't think that you can change or that your life can change-I
tell you now as your brother- it can change the second you understand the
message of the restored gospel. You can change. That's the most important part
of this life. It's the greatest gift God CAN give us. YOU CAN BE LIKE
HIM. You have parents and a family that loves you beyond your
imagination. God loves you. Do what Mom and Dad say. Be open with them. OPEN.
Tell them everything. I DID. You will be very happy when you learn to do that.
Your first two best friends are right there before you. Mom and Dad. Learn. Counsel
with them. Make your own decisions and tell them about it. Your eternal life
depends on this change that you will make. It means learning and living the principles
of the Gospel. Mom and Dad can search how to be confident. Above all- Follow
the Spirit. In your mortal life there is no other being that will guide you
more than him unless you live to see the second coming. Learn to follow the
spirit and read the scriptures. I promise you in the name of Jesus Christ that
through your study and efforts you will find a greater Aaron- an Aaron like
unto the brother of Moses and like unto the Son of Man. Study him. Who is that
man? He is the Christ. Study his attributes and become as he is. He was the
most confident of any man on earth-for his righteousness and surety of
decisions. I love you. And I share this with you in the His name, even Jesus
Christ. Amen.
-Elder Dazey
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