What Matters Most

I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn

in this short sojourn upon the earth

are lessons that help us distinguish between

what is important and what is not.

And what is most important

almost always involves the people around us.

Often we assume that they must know

how much we love them.

But we should never assume; we should let them know.

Wrote William Shakespeare,

“They do not love that do not show their love.”

Despite the changes which come into our lives

and with gratitude in our hearts,

may we fill our days—as much as we can—

with those things which matter most.

May we cherish those we hold dear

and express our love to them in word and in deed.

Send that note to the friend you’ve been neglecting;

give your child a hug;

give your parents a hug;

say “I love you” more;

always express your thanks.

Never let a problem to be solved

become more important than a person to be loved.

~Thomas S. Monson

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I love this message from our Prophet.

It makes me realize

I need to show my love more often to you.

I love you, my family, so very much.

I love you my friends and appreciate your friendship.

You are what is most important to me.