Earlier this month at General Conference, there was one talk that really jumped out at me more than the others, and that was President Uchtdorf's "Of Regrets and Resolutions". I've read and reread my notes throughout the last few weeks, and today I listened to the talk again. And it's made me think about a lot of things, re-prioritize my life, and see what's truly important to me.
What's important? My family. This includes my parents and my brothers, but it also includes Renato and his family, as well as the family we are starting to build (cuz starting a family begins long before getting married and having children....these are things we often talk about). Would I do anything for my family? The short answer is yes. And I'm sure I'll feel even more strongly about this when I have children.
I don't want to regret not spending enough time with those I love. So I am doing my absolute darndest to use my time wisely to be able to spend every second possible with those I love....whether it be through Skype, phone calls, or personal time with those who are actually near me! It's quite interesting to keep everything balanced, but the Lord sure is helping me out!
Another thing I don't want to regret is waiting for "one day" or "some day"...happiness comes from within, not from exterior circumstances or factors. I need to be happy NOW, and not be waiting for happiness to find me. Too many people get lost on the road of life, becoming unhappy, because they are waiting for perfection before they think it's okay to be happy. But happiness IS right now!
I highly recommend reading, watching, or listening to this talk, even if you are unfamiliar with the Church or its teachings. This is excellent for anyone, and really adds some perspective to a constantly busy lifestyle we all seem to live. Here's the link:
Of Regrets and Resolutions
What's important? My family. This includes my parents and my brothers, but it also includes Renato and his family, as well as the family we are starting to build (cuz starting a family begins long before getting married and having children....these are things we often talk about). Would I do anything for my family? The short answer is yes. And I'm sure I'll feel even more strongly about this when I have children.
I don't want to regret not spending enough time with those I love. So I am doing my absolute darndest to use my time wisely to be able to spend every second possible with those I love....whether it be through Skype, phone calls, or personal time with those who are actually near me! It's quite interesting to keep everything balanced, but the Lord sure is helping me out!
Another thing I don't want to regret is waiting for "one day" or "some day"...happiness comes from within, not from exterior circumstances or factors. I need to be happy NOW, and not be waiting for happiness to find me. Too many people get lost on the road of life, becoming unhappy, because they are waiting for perfection before they think it's okay to be happy. But happiness IS right now!
I highly recommend reading, watching, or listening to this talk, even if you are unfamiliar with the Church or its teachings. This is excellent for anyone, and really adds some perspective to a constantly busy lifestyle we all seem to live. Here's the link:
Of Regrets and Resolutions
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