My family (minus my older daughter, who was working) recently served in a nearby temple by performing several proxy baptisms for our ancestors.
It was good.
I've remarked before that when I've served in the temple in the past, I've never been bored, despite the simple, calm, and repetitive nature of the ordinances we perform there. This time, I took a moment after we were done, while I was alone, to think about my experience there. It wasn't much different at all from other occasions in the past; there wasn't anything particularly novel or remarkable about it. But I did feel good, in a very simple way.
Two of my children received patriarchal blessings recently as well, and one other had done so a little while back. Afterward, I've encouraged them to think about the experience they had with God as they received those blessings. It was clear to me, as an observer, that they were each quite moved by how they felt God touching their spirits, and I wanted them to recognize and remember that.
It's easy to not think about it much, or to be distracted by other things, but I think that the simple witness of the Holy Ghost in our lives is fundamentally and crucially important in life and a vital way to acknowledge good things that God gives us. It's easy to overlook the joy that God gives us through simple and peaceful experiences, but that joy is real.
Last thoughts for now:
I hope to always acknowledge God in my life, and to help others to do so also. I know that God is good, and He brings goodness to us.
