The Bystander Effect

Today in my psychology class we went over the bystander effect. 

I first learned about this phenomenon in my high school psychology class, and to be honest, have kind of forgotten about it till now.

The basic concept is that even is someone can tell someone is in danger or needs help, the will not step in to help because either they assume someone else has or will do something about it and they feel no personal responsibility to do something. 

This video broke my heart:

Bystander Effect- people watch a girl being abducted

This is one of those things that when taught, you feel as if you would be that one person who helps, when in reality who knows if that's true.

I always liked to think of myself as a leader, who in times of stress and need, would be the person to help those around me and save the day.. But I question my own willingness to go agents the social norm and do what I deep down know is right.

I pray that I will have the courage to do what is right.

Always.

Have a lovely day.

xo- chelsey

I'm going there someday.

The Portland, Oregon Temple

The temple to me is a place of peace. 

It's a place where the beauty of heaven can be seen on earth.

I cannot go there without feeling the overwhelimg love the Savior has for me.

I am so blessed to one day go to the temple with my best friend and be sealed there for time and all eternity. I believe that the opportunity to have a temple marriage is one of the greatest gifts God gives us. The covenants we will make there will prepare us for a celestial life and an eternal family. 

I am so blessed. 

Have a lovely day.