So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment. We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. For maximum happiness, peace, and contentment, may we choose a positive attitude.

Without a goal there can be no real success.

In reality, we are all travelers - even explorers of mortality.

To live greatly, we must develop the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and triumph with humility. You ask, 'How might we achieve these goals?' I answer, 'By getting a true perspective of who we really are!' We are sons and daughters of a living God in whose image we have been created. Think of that truth: 'Created in the image of God!' We cannot sincerely hold this conviction without experiencing a profound new sense of strength and power, even the strength to live the commandments of God, the power to resist the temptations of Satan.

The greatest force in the world today is the power of God as it works through man.

May we give as the Savior gave. To give of oneself is a holy gift. We give as a remembrance of all the Savior has given.

This is not a time for fear, brethren, but rather a time for faith - a time for each of us who holds the priesthood to be his best self.