Counsel for Mothers
"Sisters, find some time for yourself to cultivate your gifts and interests. Pick one or two things that you would like to learn or do that will enrich your life, and make time for them. Water cannot be drawn from an empty well and if you are not setting aside a little time for what replenishes you, you will have less and less to give to others, even to your children. Avoid any kind of substance abuse, mistakenly thinking that it will help you accomplish more. And don't allow yourself to be caught up in the time-wasting, mind-numbing things like television soap operas or surfing the Internet. Turn to the Lord in faith, and you will know what to do and how to do it."
M. Russell Ballard, "Daughters of God," Ensign, May 2008, 110
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hmm. i've been thinking about learning how to make jewelry like dad made. and taking a photography class. does that count?
I love that quote! I have to remind myself of that all the time. I guess when I'm so busy changing diapers and washing dishes it doesn't seem natural to do something that doesn't clearly take care of the tasks at hand--but when am replenished changing those diapers and washing those dishes doesn't seem like such a chore. Thanks for the great reminder! We'll have to get together again soon and replenish!
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