In this constantly material world, there are few things that are affordable. Everything is constantly rising in price, among these gas, clothing, blah, blah, blah. However, if you go to a Desert Industries, Good Will, or Value Village you can buy anything as long as you are willing to accept a few defects with your new purchases (i.e. scratches, minor problems and/or holes). These stores are known for selling broken or unacceptable items including cd players that no longer play, bowls that are no longer microwavable, and clothing that sometimes has holes; not to mention that everything comes with a nice indescribable smell. However, despite these sometimes unavoidable setbacks, there is hope. There may be CD players that no longer play, but there are CDs that one can buy; there may not be microwavable bowls, but there are microwaves; there may be clothes with holes, but there are many clothes to comb through. In short, these stores are treasure troves for those who are willing to glean whatever is to be discovered. Deseret Industries is in fact, where I found myself earlier today. I didn't think I would be going until Friday, so it definitely brightened my day. Further more, my roommate called me before she left and invited me. Now this is the very same roommate, who I've done a certain amount of complaining against. To be quite honest, I'm not sure if she likes me at all, but it was very kind of her to invite me to go with her and her friend. She didn't have to tell me that she was going, she was under no obligation to bring me, and yet, she did.
One of the things that I have identified as a riff among society is that human need to be included. People are constantly oblivious to the person who is left out, though many have been feeling unhappy about that very thing only moments earlier. We get caught up in the fun of our friends, and forget those who are sitting in the corner. If only we were more inclusive; we would be that much closer to Zion. Reach out to those in need.
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