Life has its ups and downs. On any given year, it may be better than the prior year, but sometimes not. What's important is the long term trend. Is the trajectory going in the right direction? If not, what changes need to be made?

And more importantly, what is the reference for "better"? Life trajectory is not about material possession - it is about the complete life. Material possession is very useful, but complementary.

My end goal is Jesus: to be like him. This is the life trajectory that is important to me, "am I more and more like him"?

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What did you want to be?
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