A Calling

"A calling is finding that special place where your most precious gifts allow you to do something you love, in service to others, in a way that changes the world." (Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness)

That is my favorite quote from this week and this article/book my favorite reading assignment, so much so that I had my husband read it too.

My Dad gave me some really great advice when I was dating. He told me that it doesn't necessarily matter that you have the same interests as the person you date or marry, what matters is that you have the same goals in life. I thought that was strange, but when I analyzed my parents' interests, I realized that they don't have any of the same interests. They definitely have the same goals and they run a business together. And they are so happy and have been happy for 45 years. I took that advice to heart and I married someone who doesn't share the same interests as me. I definitely hate the music he listens to because it's hideous. But, we do have the same goals and I believe that we are finding that calling together.

(Excuse the sappiness-but it is what the reading made me think about this week.)

Attitude about Money:

1) My attitude about money: It isn't evil. But, I don't want the pursuit to ruin my life or my relationships.
2) Your view of money can affect the way you live. At this point in my life, I have a strict budget. If we are fortunate enough to not worry about money anymore, I still think that we will have a strict budget. Money can't solve all your problems. It might solve some temporal problems, but it won't solve relationship problems, family problems, or emotional problems.
"Remember, the ways we see things are a combination of what filters others have placed in our minds. These filters, ideas, beliefs, opinions and teachings get into our minds when we are very young and color and form the way we perceive or see things and issues."
3)Rule 1. Seek the Lord and have hope in him
   Rule 2. Keep the commandments, that includes the temporal ones, tithing and fast offerings.
   Rule 3. Think about money and plan how you can become self-reliant.
   Rule 4. Take advantage of chances for learning so you will not be ignorant of these matters.
   Rule 5. Learn the laws upon which the blessings of wealth are predicated.
   Rule 6. Do not send away the naked, the hungry, the thirsty or the sick or those who are held        captive.