Differences and awareness

Here's a post I never finished. I do not intend to finish it, so here it is all choppy and incomplete (even more than usual).

So I've been thinking about two things in particular lately. 1. 90 percent of all human drama in unintentional. And 2. Our differences make us beautiful, and in no way have to prevent "Zion" from happening.


1. 90 percent of all human drama in unintentional.

2. Our differences make us beautiful, and in no way have to prevent Zion. See Moses 7:18

http://lds.org/ensign/1978/07/differences?lang=eng

http://lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/our-hearts-knit-as-one?lang=eng

http://lds.org/ensign/2004/06/teaching-our-children-to-accept-differences?lang=eng


“Do not underestimate the important symbolic and actual effect of appearance. Persons who are well groomed and modestly dressed invite the companionship of the Spirit of our Father in Heaven and are able to exercise a wholesome influence upon those around them. Persons who are unkempt and careless about their appearance, or adopt the visual symbols of those who often oppose our ideals, expose themselves and persons around them to influences that are degrading and dissonant. Outward appearance is often a reflection of inward tendencies” (The Teachings of Harold B. Lee, ed. Clyde J. Williams [1996], 220).
It is interesting to me that these trends of the world frequently promote a false individuality that is nothing more than a superficial and curious outward conformity. True individuality is the product of spirituality and is not a function of trinkets or ornaments attached to or hanging from parts of our body. The spiritual basis of individuality is never more evident to me than when I worship in the house of the Lord and everyone is dressed in similar white clothing, looking essentially the same. In that setting, no fads or fashion statements are necessary. The unity and outward sameness of appearance in the temple permits the individual spirit to shine through. That, brothers and sisters, is the only type of individuality that really matters. Remember, our bodies are not our own; they are on loan from God. Indeed, they are temples, and the Spirit of the Lord should dwell therein and shine through.