Hello everybody!
We got bikes this past week. They are pretty nifty! Brand new and smooth as butter! My body is super sore from riding them (it's been 8 months since the last time I've ridden bikes) so that has been an endeavor. I think living the Gospel can be a very similar experience. Sometimes we get out of the habit of studying our scriptures or saying our prayers or even going to church. It does take effort to get back into those habits. But just like what I am doing with riding a bike again, we build those spiritual muscles up with spiritual exercise. So to quote Shia Labeouf, "Just do it!" You get to be like me, getting muscles galore and so swole (spiritually).
We were visited by Elder Wong, a local Area Presidency member, and it was one of the most powerful teaching experiences on my mission! He used a lot of parables and symbolism, and had us move chairs for about an hour and a half. I learned so much and I love him so much! You should go read and listen to his talk from October of 2014, titled "Rescue in Unity".
Love you all!
Elder Wilson