I have a very strong belief that we each are responsible for becoming who we want to become and not blaming lives circumstances or problems on others. There is greatness in each of us, there is strength in each of us, we are responsible to take action in our lives, we are to become great individuals! I loved this talk by D. Todd Christofferson and the straightforward way he teaches the importance of God's ways. There is great meaning to this life. It is not to work, earn money, make it through each day, search for temporal wealth and happiness, or become selfish. The great meaning in this life is to BECOME. We are meant to become something greater, to live for something greater and to want something greater. In life we have activities and duties that help us learn, teach us great lessons, and provide for lifes needs, but if the "becoming" is missing from these great parts of life then they are not fulfilling their full purpose. We need to take action that every part of our lives are helping and assisting us to become. Develop the attributes, talents and skills that will help you truly become your best self. Take responsibility to make sure that happens, cause no one else will. You are the master at the helm of your ship, take it where you want! And yes the journey is tough and their are waves and storms you didn't plan on, but you are the captain. You can't blame anyone else if you give up. But God does not leave you helpless, He blesses us with compasses, maps, examples to follow as we journey to becoming!
We have the tools and we have the perfect example to follow. When one KNOWS the purpose of this life it GIVES purpose to their life! You have the power to choose, to make decisions and to make life happen. Just like Pinnochio when he becomes a real boy, we are NOT puppets. God allows us to make daily life decisions and asks us to exert ourselves and take action. He has blessed us with commandments, a living prophet, scriptures, prayer, and so many other tools and blessings to help us in this great life journey, but in the end it is up to YOU. You have the power to become something greater, something out of this world :). "Take responsibility and go to work, so there is something for God to help us with."
I have much to become. And so do you!
GO READ AND WATCH THESE LINKS!!!!!!
Highlight video from his talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgbOwvIeOGM&index=6&list=PLClOO0BdaFaNmUqc3ItZJgiuQC9AuoGVo
Visual video (i LOVE this!): https://www.facebook.com/lds.d.todd.christofferson
