I will be honest, this weeks learning has been quite a spiritual journey. I have so many fears in my life of not fulfilling my life's mission that I really found great joy in the learning process this week. After my father-in-law's funeral at the end of last week, I really had a lot on my mind about our life's work here on earth and how we will be remembered at our funeral, especially my funeral. What will be said of me by my family and friends? Will anyone even care to show up? Would my children say anything about the lessons I taught them, or will it be only about the trips and fun that we had?

We learned about core values and conducting our lives by these core values. The most important thing for me is to be Christ-like in my relationships, my business dealings, and most importantly in how I conduct my day to day living. Am I treating others the way that I want to be treated, or dealing with others the way I want to be dealt with? Am I generous with my time, talents, and means?

One thing I read this week really got me thinking. "Either do it, or stop talking about it." I know that completing my bachelor's degree has been something I have talked about for years. I have started and stopped my education over and over again. But, I realize, I just need to do it, and stop taking about it. Don't let life get in the way of the important decisions that I make and don't back out when things get tough. I've wasted so much time talking about doing things that I'm sure my wife and kids get tired of hearing the same old song, over and over.

The other thing that stood out to me was: "the only person that holds you back is you." My wife has always encouraged me to go after my dreams. When I told her I wanted to run a 60 mile race along the continental divide between Idaho and Montana, she was there at the finish line cheering me on. She has always been supportive. I am the one who has always held myself back from following my dreams of education and entrepreneurship. However, as I learn to expand my mind as to what is possible, trust in the Lord, and pray for His guidance, I have come to realize that all things are possible and we truly can achieve what the mind can conceive!!!

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