I've loved this quote for a long time, and when Elder Christofferson referenced it in his talk at General Conference a few weeks ago, it struck me once again.
I think that sometimes in this world, women are praised for all of the wrong reasons. They are congratulated when they are contrary, or when they adopt the attributes of men to get their way. They are celebrated for being popular or for seeking notoriety. Women are taught that to be important, they need to be rude or unkind; they need to be ruthless. Their tenderness, or the quiet, nurturing ways of their divine nature are ignored, or thought old fashioned, when these are the things we should be praising.
This quote reminds me that what I am doing in my home with my little family is what is most important. No fame or fortune or popularity will ever replace the warm feeling I get when I know that I have served my family well.
It is a good reminder for me to try a little harder, to be a little kinder, a little more patient, and to embrace that divine, feminine part of my spirit that the world is trying to swallow up.
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I'm so glad you posted this! For one, it's so, so true and we can all use the reminder. Also, I couldn't remember which talk it was from so this saved me from a search :)
ReplyDeleteI love that quote too. One of my most favorites.
ReplyDeleteThis is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteSoooo true.
ReplyDeleteI've had the exact thoughts and feelings. Thank you for writing it so beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI needed that reminder, and I feel like typing up your exact sentence and hanging it on my fridge:
"No fame or fortune or popularity will ever replace the warm feeling I get when I know I have served my family well."
You couldn't have said it better. Thank you!
I referenced this talk of Elder Christofferson's twice this week: as a spiritual thought at my presidency meeting and out visiting teaching. It blew me away; I loved it so much. I have always loved that Sister Nadauld quote, too. I just wish we could skywrite it! :) Love you, Steph!
ReplyDeletegreat reminder. I need this.
ReplyDeleteand really there is nothing better (to me) than having my little family to love.
I needed to hear this...I do work outside of my home 1-2 days a week with mostly females and I have to remind myself it is okay to be different. It is okay to NOT get my coworkers approval or opinions on my personal decisions or family life.
ReplyDeleteI just made a graphic of this identical quote on Saturday before I saw it here. Isn't it lovely. I think this quote needs to hang near my closet & for sure in our daughter's bedroom. We were just talking to her over the weekend about how all the sacrifices we've made for her over the years will be repaid in full if she will grow up to be a fine woman of God.
ReplyDeleteYOU are a huge inspiration. Thank you for sharing your love for motherhood and family and home!
ReplyDeleteWell said Stephanie. Thank you so much for shaing. I'll revisit this again, great reminder.
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