Wise Words

Yesterday I got to listen to LDS General Conference. Amazing men and women spoke to us of God, Jesus Christ and the blessings of the gospel. One talk in particular touched my heart. Elaine S. Dalton is the President of the Young Women's organization...a portion of the church that teaches and inspires teenage girls.

She said,

".....we have been deceived by false role models and persuasive media messages that cause us to forget our divine identity....What could be more deceptive than to entice women, young and old, you and me, to be so involved in ourselves, our looks, our clothes, our body shape and size that we lose sight of our divine identity and our ability to change the world through our virtuous influence."

I truly agree with this. You know I love television, but it is filled with portrayals of women who are hopelessly thin, hopelessly selfish and hopelessly unfulfilled as mothers. I understand the desire for women to enter the workforce or continue to pursue cultural and social activities outside of the home, but I have a hard time when the message that we are sent is that to be a stay at home mother denies the opportunity to be a well-informed, well-read, intelligent and strong woman.

It is so easy to forget that you and I have the ability to change the world through our virtuous influence. I highly recommend reading this book for a glimpse into loving being a Mom.

So here's to reminders of our divinity!

I am well-informed, intelligent, beautiful and highly fulfilled.

And I choose to channel those talents into raising daughters with these same qualities.

I help others whenever I can.

I love people and try my best to make them feel valued and appreciated.

I make a difference every day.

Can I get an AMEN sisters?!!