I know I have said this before, but I'm always so amazed and utterly grateful when someones thoughtfulness lands on my door. On Saturday I got a belated bday package from Michelle containing this very thoughtful beautiful book (left). It has tabs on the inside with my girls names on it where I can write things they do and say that I don't want to forget. It's something I've always wanted. Thank you so much Michelle your creativity always amazes me. I also got an equally beautiful creative shadow box frame from Jill last Friday for my birthday. I love how perfectly it goes with my room and the quote is awesome and something I'm glad I can remind myself of daily, "The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are." -Joseph Campbell. Thank you so much Jill everything you touch ends up beautiful.
I would like to leave you with one thought that really hit me today...
I love the last paragraph and had never thought before how doing things for others gives us more substance and consequently easier to find ourselves. We need each other to be all that we can become and the more we let us go, the more us we get back. Beautiful."I have learned that it is by serving that we learn how to serve. When we are engaged in the service of our fellowmen, not only do our deeds assist them, but we put our own problems in a fresher perspective. When we concern ourselves more with others, there is less time to be concerned with ourselves. In the midst of the miracle of serving, there is the promise of Jesus, that by losing ourselves, we find ourselves. (See Matt. 10:39.)
Not only do we “find” ourselves in terms of acknowledging guidance in our lives, but the more we serve our fellowmen in appropriate ways, the more substance there is to our souls. We become more significant individuals as we serve others. We become more substantive as we serve others—indeed, it is easier to “find” ourselves because there is so much more of us to find!"
Quote by President Kimball.
9 comments:
I love the idea of making it "easier to find ourselves". What a fantastic concept...and great motivation to give of ourselves. Thanks.
What amazing creations from Michelle and Jill. Very thoughtful and beautiful gifts! I love the quote you shared -- thanks. I, too, love the idea of making it easier to find ourselves. Wonderful!
love your thoughts and quotes...the resonated with me today and with some reading i did. thanks for getting them down.
i am going to have to do a quote search for Joseph Campbell. i've loved both of the ones you've shared. if only i could find a way to catalog such wonderful quotes in my head and recall them when i want.
so i'm blushing now as i realize the creativity quote is from a different joseph ( : still love them both!
Love the gifts from Michelle and Jill. Dang they are creative! I love that you shared the quote from Pres Kimball. I think we all could 'find more' of ourselves, more often. I love serving and wonder why sometimes I hold myself back from what I am prompted to do. To think that some peace could be my reward. Love the thoughts today Amy, I was home with a sickie and needed this, thanks!
What wonderful good mail! Michelle and Jill are extremely creative.
I have always loved that quote, and echo your "beautiful". And Michelle's gift is an amazing idea. Added now to my long list of projects!
Your gifts are beautiful. What a perfect birthday gift. I love that quote from President Kimball. Such wise words. Thanks for sharing :)
Losing yourself in service as a way to find yourself is not a new concept, yet the part about becoming more substantive so there's more of us to find is new to me and I love that. Thanks!
I'm glad you got the awesome book Michelle made for you. We devoted one of our Creative Days to Y-O-U!
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