Perspective, Priorities, and Play

This week I learned about perspective, priorities, and my attitude towards money. 

I also learned that I have a pretty unhealthy attitude about money. I treat it like an enemy. I learned that I need to work on that and make sure that I have a more positive attitude about money.

I really loved what Stephen W. Gibson said in his article about obedience and money:

"How do you make money? By following the laws it is predicated upon. (Doctrine and Covenants 130: 20-21).

20. "There is a law, irrevocably decreed in heaven before the foundations of this world, upon which all blessings are predicated -"

21. "And when we obtain any blessing from God, it is by obedience to that law upon which it is predicated."

If we acknowledge that all blessings come from God, and if we believe that blessigns are based on obedience to laws, as I do, and as the Lord explains here, then we must believe from reading this scripture that the blessing of wealth creation or the abundant life comes from, again, keeping the laws upon which that blessing is predicated.

Then we, who wish to accumulate wealth, and believe that we can do good things with it, had better be about learning the laws and keep them so we can receive this promised blessing."

I just never thought about applying that gospel principle to things other than God's laws. But of course that makes sense. Everything about the gospel helps our lives to improve. I just love that thought and I want to research about it and ponder what other things I can apply this principle to.

I also like how the Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness pointed out that we are already pretty happy. I think it's important to remember that we have a lot to be happy about. It's great.

"1 The old saying that “money will not buy you happiness” turns out to be supported by all of our latest scientific research. You likely are as happy today as you ever 

will be. More money, power or sex will have little, if any, effect on your long-term 

happiness, satisfaction or fulfillment.

2 Despite all of your daily worries, you likely will end your life quite satisfied, 

though not necessarily fulfilled.

3 The greatest threat to you leading a fulfilling life is a misguided pursuit of happiness that blinds you to the possibility of a more meaningful Hero’s Journey."

I just think it's good to remind myself to evaluate my priorities frequently. To not be afraid or against money. To make sure I make time for family and friends AND for fun. It's good to play, not just work.