Early in his talk, Elder Cook reminded us of a lesson recently taught by Presiden Monson: "decisions determine destiny." The purpose of his talk seemed to be a desire to warn us against rationalizations and distracttions, and to encourage us to make and seriously commit to accomplishing eternal goals.
Like Elder Cook, I have always had an appreciation for goals. I tend to get bored and frustrated with my life if I am not working toward something. Having goals helps me to stay fulfilled. With that being said, I know that I need to be more consistent and thoughtful in how I select and work toward accomplishing my goals. Elder Cook shared this question as a way for assessing a goal: "Will this make you a better person?"
He then went on to quote Elder Oaks who encouraged church memvers to "distinguish between 'good, better, and best.'"This is a reference I return to often. I know that like you, there are a lot of opportunities available to me. There are countless ways that I can choose to spend my time. I know that I need to strive to use my time wisely and to spend it on activities that can be classified as the "best."
People are going to have different opinions about what the best way to spend their time and energy is. Ultimately, however, our purpose is to return to our Heavenly Father and to help our brothers and sisters return there as well.
Thank you Elder Cook for this wonderful reminder. I will continue to follow your council and do my best to make the "best" use of my time and talents.
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