How Will You Measure Your Life?

How will you measure your life? This is a question that is best thought about in the early stages of your life IF you plan on achieving your goals. 

                        What type of person do you want to become? 

If you know what kind of person you want to become you can create steppingstones to become that person. These steppingstones will guide you on your journey to becoming. Each step can transform you into your future self. We take this journey every day, but do we walk with purpose? By reflecting on how you will measure your life you will be able to decide what steps you want to take and put them in order so you can reach your final destination with the fewest missteps. 

This week we read a talk by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin titled Little Things Are Important.  (link to the talk is below) Brother Wirthlin teaches us that me must care for three relationships in this life.  These are:

1. Our relationship with self. -- We must take care of our bodies and minds. Are we getting the sleep and exercise we need to take on our everyday life? Are we fueling our bodies properly? How can we expect to our bodies to perform at a high level if we are not taking care of our body?     

2. Our relationship with others. -- Caring and serving others teaches us and helps us to grow. I love this quote in the talk, "God does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other in the kingdom” (“Small Acts of Service,” Tambuli, December 1976). 

3. Our relationship with God. -- By improving ourselves every day we are showing God that we love Him. Trying to be our best self is a gift to God. Choosing to be a little better and avoid sin, one little step at a time will lead to becoming a person that can stand before God.

So, how will I measure my life? I will decide where I want to be at the end of my life. I will set up a long-term goal and follow that with many short-term goals to help me reach my potential. When I look back on my life, I want to say that I measured up to the person I dreamed I could become. 

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/1988/06/little-things-are-important?lang=eng