What Matters Most?

Recently I read a talk about what things matter most in life. It was by Dieter F. Uchtdorf, the second counselor in the first presidency of the LDS Church. It was a good reminder that sometimes life is extremely fast-paced and busy, and we need to slow down to remember the things that are the most important. These are the things that make life worth it. These are the things that make life beautiful!
The talk focuses on four different relationships that should matter most in life:
God
Family
Fellowmen
Self
I think that strengthening these four basic relationships can make someone very happy. I know they have been the biggest source of happiness in my life! I am so grateful for my church and the impact its values and teachings  have on me and the things I do. To strengthen my relationship with God means to make myself better and ultimately to make myself happier!
My family has also made me very happy. I'm glad to have a relationship with people that I can act like myself and they have to love me and stay with me no matter what! :) I can act silly with them, count on them to have my back- but also know that they'll constructively criticize me if I need it, and I know that I am very happy with them. The same goes with my boyfriend, who is pretty much family at this point :) Yes, the beginning of our relationship was pretty cliche- We met at a party, our first date was bowling and dinner (which if you're reading this Tanner it was great don't get me wrong!! :) ), and we waited a couple weeks and a couple dates before our first kiss- even though I may have wanted to a little earlier! Haha. But it has been the best relationship I have been in by far, and it has been an amazing source of happiness in my life.

I don't want to drag this post on, but I would just like to say that I think relationships with "fellowmen" are extremely important and the people you meet can have an incredible impact in your life. They have in mine.
Also, to hit on the last relationship Dieter F. Uchtdorf mentioned, I believe that if you do not love yourself, you cannot be truly happy. This is not saying to be cocky and worship every move that you make, but realize that you are extremely special and you bring something to this world that no one else can.

Learn to love yourself. Surround yourself with people that love you and lift you up. Continuously take some time from your busy life to evaluate your surroundings and ask yourself: What matters most?
La vie est belle :)

Link to President Uchtdorf's talk- read it it's a great one!!
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/of-things-that-matter-most?lang=eng