OF THINGS THAT MATTER MOST - Dieter F. Uchtdorf

• It is good advice to slow down a little, steady the course, and focus on the essentials when experiencing adverse conditions.


• It's surprising how easy it is to ignore this lesson when it comes to applying these principles in our own daily lives. When stress levels rise, when distress appears, when tragedy strikes, too often we attempt to keep up the same frantic pace or even accelerate, thinking somehow that the more rushed our pace, the better off we will be.


• Because they unnecessarily complicate thier lives, they often feel increased frustration, diminished joy, and too little sense of meaning in their lives.


• "There is more to live than increaseing its speed"


• "We have to forego some good things in order to choose oterhs that are better or best because they develop faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and strengthen our families" - Elder Dallin H. Oaks.


• There is beauty and clarity that comes form cimplicity that we sometimes do not appreciate in our thirst for intricate solutions.


• "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" - Leonardo da Vinci


• Printed material, wide-ranging media sources, electronic tools and gadgets - all helpful if used properly - can become hurtful diversions or heartless chambers of isolation.


• My dear brother and sisters, we would do well to slow down a little, proceed at the optimum speed for our circumstances, focus on the significant, lift up our eyes, and truly see the things that matter most.


• As we open our hearts to the influence of the Holy Spririt, our lives become more stable and secure. We experience greater peace and joy, and fulfillment as we give our best to live according to God's eternal plan and keep His commandments.


• To strengthen our time with God, we need some meaningul time along with Him. Quietly focusing on daily personal prayer and scripture study, always aiming to be worthy of a current temple recommend-these will be some wise investments of our time and efforts to draw closer to our Heavenly Father. Let us heed the invitation in Psalms: "Be still, and know that I am God."


• Family relationships love is really spelled t-i-m-e, time. We talk with, rather than about, each other.


• We build relationships with fellowmen one person at a time - by being sensitive to the needs of others, serving them, and giving of our time and talents.


• STRENGTH COMES NOT FROM FRANTIC ACTIVITY BUT FROM BEING SETTLES ON A FIRM FOUNDATIONS OF TRUTH AND LIGHT.