In a Hero's Journey video we watched this week, my biggest take away was about priorities. In a survey of 60+ year olds, when interviewed how they measured the success of their lives, the responses were humbling. 3 things were mentioned:
1. Who did they love and who loved them?
2. Did I contribute something meaningful in my life?
3. Was I a good person?
Here is what I hope to respond to these three things...
1. I hope my family loves me to the end. They love me despite my bad moods and short temper. They love me when I am lazy or fun. I am sometimes not very physically affectionate. I feel like I need to work on this so my children and spouse never doubt how I feel about them.
2. What do I consider meaningful? How will I reach this goal and measure my success? I consider my family making righteous choices as they grow a contribution to society that is meaningful. I can teach them the commandments and help them stand for the right. I can make Christ the center of our home. In business, I want to measure success by being able to financially support my children on their missions, through school and getting married. I do not need a million dollars to be a success, just enough to help my children reach their dreams.
3. Was I a good person? I want to be the type of person who fulfills my church callings whole-heartedly. I want to be sensitive to the spirit and know when I can help serve my fellow men. I want to be the kind of friend people can always count on. I want to be an instrument of the Lord and that is how I know I will be a good person.
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