I really enjoyed thinking about the questions posed in the mini case studies this week. It was a good reminder to keep family the priority, and to stay realistic in your promises and expectations. I think keeping the family a priority doesn't always mean sacrificing every career goal, but rather just to keep the lines of communication open. Pay attention when family members seem unhappy, and look for ways to show them they're loved. This week I realized that my youngest was feeling neglected with me being so busy with schoolwork, so I made a special effort to take time to do things with him. It might mean getting a B instead of an A, but I guess I'd rather have a B on an assignment than a failing grade as a mom.
The article about attitudes on money was interesting. I think I've always had kind of a distrustful attitude about money, viewing the acquisition of it as shallow and greedy. This class has helped me to see good examples of people who use their money for good. I still think it's risky, I think that money tends to lure people more to the selfish side than the selfless side, but if you're firmly grounded in the gospel and listen to the promptings of the spirit, and surround yourself with good examples, it's a wonderful thing to acquire money, take good care of your family, and bless the world around you. I also need to be honest, in that I like things that cost money, like good quality food, and hand made clothing. I like the idea of being able to patronize people who make things by hand, and those things are always more expensive than mass produced junk. If I had more money, I would enjoy the freedom to spend it on businesses who operate in alignment with my values, instead of always just looking for the lowest price.
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