Definition of consequences:
- a result of an action of condition
How do consequences play a role in our lives? I'll discuss some ways it plays a role in my life.
Let's start with high school. I was involved in several different clubs, I was President of a couple of those clubs, held offices in several settings throughout, had a high GPA, and had fun while doing so. The consequence of me doing many things throughout high school included me getting accepted to my school of choice: Brigham Young University. As I entered college, however, my priorities changed.
My first year of college, I had a hard time academically because I was focusing on having a social life more than focusing on my schoolwork. The consequences soon came around as my grades did not end up where I wanted them to be at. They slowly went downhill from there.
I left on my mission a year later and soon discovered more of what the Lord has in store for me. There is a plan and I am a part of it! Reading, studying, and communicating more with those around me helped me realize what I needed to do.
I returned home from my mission and began school again just two weeks later. My grades were still not where I wanted them to be but I had developed better study habits. That semester, I became involved in the BYU A Cappella Club on campus. I got into an all-girls' group, Attention, and loved every minute of it! At the end of the semester, I decided to run for an officer position for the Club.My grades began increasing and I became more involved in various clubs on campus, including the A Cappella Club, of course.
This semester, I now serve as the Vice President of Media Productions for the BYU A Cappella Club. On top of that, I am in a Gamelan percussion ensemble, which has allowed me to get to know more professors and people. Being a part of these clubs and groups has already been for my benefit and I've seen many changes in myself and in my life because I decided to become more involved.
Consequences occur every day from the choices and actions we make.
Beginning this new school year as an officer for the BYU A Cappella Club has opened my eyes to many other things that are ahead. I am busy with this position, my job, schoolwork, and attempting to have a social life on top of that. Busy is good, though, and I look forward to learning more about consequences that will effect my life from this day forward. I know that every action I take has a consequence and will focus on how I can balance everything in my life to continue to see these positive consequences in my life.
"The consequences of today are determined by actions of the past. To change your future, alter your decisions today." -Anonymous
I really enjoyed this post. After reading this post and your first post, I can't help but have this thought: some fun is essential in life. I know I'm a stingy person. I pinch a penny nearly as hard as Ebeneezer Scrooge! However, every time my wife and I sit down to budget we always put some money away do to fun things. Every time we plan our week, month, or year we always make sure there is some fun. I do, however, believe that many people do not balance fun things with the rest of life. Many spend too much time having fun letting things like school, work, etc. take the backseat.
ReplyDeleteSo I really appreciate your post! Make sure there is the necessary amount of fun added to your life. If you can handle more that what is necessary, more power to you. I wish I could add more! However, having less fun in your life than is necessary to do your best is just as destructive! Depression, anxiety, and poor performance in life follow!
Enjoy life! I look forward to reading future posts!
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ReplyDeleteI love how you stated that consequences don't have to be just negative, but they can also be positive. This is so true! But I also think that sometimes there can be both negative and positive consequences for a single action. My freshman year of college I spent many weekends away from Provo visiting my brothers. While this was great for my relationship with my brothers, my relationships in Provo lacked. Between Monday morning and Thursday at 4 o'clock I would put in a 40+ hour study week, and then leave Thursday evening for my weekend with my brothers and come home someday Sunday. Because of this, it seemed like the only thing I did was eat, sleep, and study. I had a limited number of friends, and I was not involved in my ward. This year, I have decided to keep my weekend trips to a minimum and focus on my schooling and my relationships in Provo.
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