This one came from Julie Beck, President of the Relief Society, actually quoting Eliza R. Snow, 2nd Pres. of the Relief Society :
… Women should be women and not babies that need petting and correction all the time. I know we like to be appreciated but if we do not get all the appreciation which we think is our due, what matters? We know the Lord has laid high responsibility upon us, and there is not a wish or desire that the Lord has implanted in our hearts in righteousness but will be realized, and the greatest good we can do to ourselves and each other is to refine and cultivate ourselves in everything that is good and ennobling to qualify us for those responsibilities.
I have to admit that I was feeling a little sorry for myself and all the work I have to do to get things to even run semi smoothly and how little appreciation I ever get. This quote changed my whole outlook and I am much happier. What does it matter if I am ever acknowledged for what I do. Lots of people do things and they are never acknowledged. Things have to be done. I just needed to buck up and get to work and stop feeling sorry for myself!! What matters? I feel so much more control too. The harder it is, the harder I have to work, but I can over come-- by the way my twins are getting older and my life is getting a little easier and I do enjoy it!!
Thank you Sister Beck-- you are such an inspiration. I love your talks and your messages!!
Read the whole talk here
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