Hi BFFs,
It's been a while but I came across a little snippet during my latest topical study that I want to share. This year in my study I'm treating myself like my own investigator by focusing my study towards personal questions and concerns, rather than just a general study of the scriptures and gospel topics. As a result, the first topic I'm addressing is Motherhood. Motherhood is something that I'd like to get a deeper understanding and appreciation for, especially since I find myself in the trenches often wondering what I'm doing or frustrated with the results and how I'm doing things. Beyond that, because Motherhood is our ultimate calling and goal in the eternities, I feel like I should better understand just what it is I'm working towards and trying to become.
That said, I listened to this interview of Julie B. Beck yesterday on the topic and just loved the wisdom that she exudes. Sometimes I get wrapped up in techniques, philosophies and methods, but she has a way of stripping it all down to what matters most. I encourage you to find time to take a listen:
Julie B. Beck on Motherhood
Some of my favorite parts:
It's been a while but I came across a little snippet during my latest topical study that I want to share. This year in my study I'm treating myself like my own investigator by focusing my study towards personal questions and concerns, rather than just a general study of the scriptures and gospel topics. As a result, the first topic I'm addressing is Motherhood. Motherhood is something that I'd like to get a deeper understanding and appreciation for, especially since I find myself in the trenches often wondering what I'm doing or frustrated with the results and how I'm doing things. Beyond that, because Motherhood is our ultimate calling and goal in the eternities, I feel like I should better understand just what it is I'm working towards and trying to become.
That said, I listened to this interview of Julie B. Beck yesterday on the topic and just loved the wisdom that she exudes. Sometimes I get wrapped up in techniques, philosophies and methods, but she has a way of stripping it all down to what matters most. I encourage you to find time to take a listen:
Julie B. Beck on Motherhood
Some of my favorite parts:
- Her intro and explanation of motherhood at the beginning and how it's an eternal calling.
- Perfection is not required nor possible, instead focus on being INTENTIONAL and PRECISE with a few things.
- When it comes to chores, work WITH your children and make it a teaching opportunity. Her mother "never sent, she went." It's not the chore that's important, it's the child.
- You have to partner with the Lord. How is our alignment? "You are the guardians of the heart...no other work reaches so close to the divinity as does the nurturing of the sons and daughters of God." -Pres. Hinckley.
- Her 1,2,3,4 method of Motherhood that helps prepare for the challenges of the day-to-day.
