Focus

1. Definition:
1. 1828:
1. In optics, a point in which any number of rays of light meet, after being reflected or refracted; as the focus of a lens.
2. A central point; point of concentration.
1. Point (direction)
2. Reflected (demonstrate)
3. Concentration (attentiveness)
1. The focus of something is the point at which things relate with each other.
2. Quotes:
1. “Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” (Alexander Graham Bell)
1. Focus provides the level of involvement in something that allows you to cause change efficiently.
2. “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” (Zig Ziglar)
1. I love this quote. For me it shows the need we have to direct ourselves. If you truly focus yourself on the task at hand, you will find that you have far more time to complete more.
3. “My main focus is on my game.” (Tiger Woods)
1. Why take a swimming class for a philosophy major?
3. Scriptures:
1. “Feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do” (2 Nephi 32: 3)
1. It is essential for us to focus on those things which are important to, and for us. The Gospel of Christ is the most important thing for us to focus on. The amazing thing about this is that as we focus on Christ, He will show us the other ways we need to focus.
4. Personal Definition:

The essence of focus is concentration. Focus allows us to quickly find and understand a multitude of concepts by studying where they intersect. Our knowledge increases, and as it does, it grows our capacity to change ourselves and the world around us. The most important thing we can do is focus on Jesus Christ. And when we do, He provides us with the focus on what He wants us to do.