Week #2
This week I had the chance to focus on the topic of "being sober". My Book of Mormon class asked us to research and provide a report on not abstaining from drugs and alcohol, rather, leading a sober and pure life. As I researched this topic I read many scripture passages and real world stories of leaders and individuals who live "sober" lifestyle. After reading and pondering the topic of soberness, I have found a whole new meaning for this word and I have gained respect for those people that make a conscious effort to live a sober life.

To live a sober life means that one is willing to be conscientious of making decisions with a longterm, rational outlook. To be sober in life is to consider the consequences of their actions, or, to live by the idea of "measure twice, and cut once". I feel like this is a great lesson to learn. I know that I could do a much better job of focusing on making rational decisions. Often times it is easy to make decisions with short-term vision. I know that when I make these irrational and short-term decisions I often find myself in a predicament that is less than ideal.

I read a quote that I love that says "although making the sensible and sober decision isn't always the right way of thinking, 9 out of 10 times it will lead you in the right direction" (jared Naymen). I want to apply this idea, and put my money on the safe side. That is, thinking before I speak, weighing out the consequences for my actions, and living a life with contentment due to sensible and longterm decision making.