It seems as though there is so much to read and ponder on this subject, but I've really enjoyed all that I've come across.
Here are some things that I really enjoyed:
Tracking New Year's Goals
Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve
Apostles: “Accomplish personal goals in each of four categories … :
spiritual development; physical development; educational, personal, and career
development; and citizenship and social development” (in Conference Report,
Oct. 2001, 48; or Ensign, Nov. 2001, 39).
I especially loved reading about goals that were set by John A. Widtsoe. I want to make a similar list for my own life. I found his thoughts incredibly thoughtful and inspiring. I would invite each of us to ponder where our hearts are and the priorities that we have.
Find more about the list HERE; 17 resolves to guide his life-
“Resolved:
“1st. That religion, the science of sciences, be made my chief concernment throughout life.
“2nd. That I will daily pray to God in secret.
“3rd. That I will daily reflect upon God and his attributes and try to become like him.
“4th. That I will receive Light, Wisdom or Knowledge, wherever or however it may be offered.
“5th. That I never be ashamed to acknowledge my principles, beliefs and religion when I once become fully convinced of their correctness.
“6th. That I never lose one moment of time but improve it.
“7th. That I maintain strict temperance in eating and drinking.
“8th. That I never do anything that I would not do were it the last hour of my life.
“9th. That I daily read the word of God, that I may learn his will and that I may be comforted, strengthened and encouraged by so doing.
“10th. That in any narrations I speak nothing but the pure and simple verity.
“11th. That I always do that which I think is my duty and for the best good for my fellow beings.
“12th. That I live with all my might while I do live, that I may not die a living death.
“13th. That I never by word or manner try to force my opinions on others but that I simply state them and offer my arguments against others!
“14th. That I seek to overcome the habit of being quick tempered, loud speaking, impatient motions and whatever might offend my fellowmen and hurt me.
“15th. That I never for a moment forget my duty towards my mother, she who has made me who I am and who will make what I will become, she who has spent the better portion of her life in my behalf and to whom I owe all the honor, respect, and affection that I can give; also that I always remember my duties toward my brother and all my friends and relations.
“16th. That I complete every task which I begin; also that I carefully consider my purpose and its results before taking upon me any duty.
“17th. That I always remember that the men and women I meet are my brothers and sisters and that I look to the beam in my own eye before attempting to remove the mote in my fellow’s eye."
I love this topic of goals. It is something that I am always striving to better understand apply in my life. If you have more thoughts or resources, I would love it if you would share that information with me.
I hope that all of your dreams and goals come true, my friends! Happy Sunday (and Labor Day weekend)!
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