I'm reminded of an exchange between Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghost of Jacob Marley in the classic story of "A Christmas Carol", wherein Scrooge is shocked to see Marley cursed to walk the earth dragging the chains he forged in life. Scrooge queries, "But you were such a good businessman?!" To which Marley exclaims, "Man was my business!"
As I am coming near to the end of my bachelor's degree in business, I consider where my path will lead me. There are so many different possibilities. I have plans to go to law school. I am curious and excited when I consider the path the Lord will guide me down as I complete that next chapter in my education. However, regardless of what path I choose or which career I end up pursuing, man will always be my most important business. First, the people in my home, my husband, children, and eventual grandchildren. They are my greatest treasure and responsibility in this life. Next, my fellow man is my business. Whatever I end up pursuing, I am very certain that it will involve making life better for other people. I want to help those who are marginalized in society. I want to bring more equality and protection of our rights and freedoms. I believe if all politicians, lawyers, business people, and others would make man their business, then this world would be a wonderful place to be and we could truly become a Zion people.
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