This quote by Jeffrey R. Holland has really had me thinking in the last week or so since it was shared in General Conference. It's made me think about what I want, and if I can be aiming higher.
Often, what I want actually holds me back from being happy. Wanting to finish another season of The Office usually wins over me wanting to study. Wanting to sleep in an extra hour or two wins over me working out that day.
In the moment, doing those things I want feels pretty good... But it's when my test score comes back and I worry about my GPA, and when I walk up a set of stairs and feel so out of breath, that I realize that my "wants" truly are holding me back from living a better life.
Wanting to stay in my comfort zone wins over me going out and trying something new, nine times out of ten. How many great opportunities have I missed? How many people could I have met? How much time have I wasted?
I want to want better.
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