Your Patriarchal Blessing

BYU hosted a lecture by a woman named Daryl (rhymes with Carl) Hoole.  I used to listen to her at Ed Wk when I was a young mom.  At the end she suggested the following activity and it looks like an interesting way to study my patriarchal blessing, so I thought I'd pass her idea along:

All you need is a copy of your Patriarchal Blessing, a pen or pencil, and a large piece of paper folded in fourths and labeled as follows:

                      My Patriarchal Blessing

    1. Comfort and Validation                                                               2. Admonitions
        (Things to be grateful for)                                                              (Things to do)

     3. Warnings                                                                                 4. Promises and Blessings
         (Things to be aware of)                                                                (Things to strive for)

Then prayerfully and carefully read your patriarchal blessing and, line by line, list each thought on paper according to the four categories suggested above. It’s very likely that what appears on the paper will be something impressive and insightful, powerful and beautiful—something that will enhance the meaning and value of your patriarchal blessing as it guides you and blesses your life.