Trip of a Lifetime

I have just returned from a “a trip of a lifetime!” Thanks to my sis who helped make it possible for me to have this amazing experience. I learned so much about different people, their cultures, and world history.
When I returned to my sweet community I decided to go on a walk (this is a great mode of transportation I had become quite accustomed to for the past month). I picked up my mail and thought about the huge contrasts between my community and the places I visited.
However I found a similarity between all the places I visited.
I stopped by a cute little mom and pop grocery store (I was the only customer). I said to them this is a nice store and it was my first time shopping there. The man replied, “Thanks. Store has been around since the 40’s.” As I walked across the street and crossed through an apartment complex I came across many signs describing the history of that surrounding location. There were stories of tithing warehouses, and railroads that transported saints to General Conference.
Right then I realized that wherever around the world I go I can find a story – it might be simple but there’s something to share. We can learn from the past of all different kinds of people & places and hopefully as we gain an understanding it will shape us into a better person.