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.
Wow Liz. I have to tell you that you were inspired to share this today. I have too much going on in my head after listening to that, I need to ponder these things for a bit, then share my thoughts. I just wanted to say thanks for acting on whatever inspiration to listen to and share this great message. What a wise woman--hope to be there when I am her age. And president Smith's testimony at the end is so sweet. Makes me realize how much we can do just by our example.
ReplyDeleteLove you lizzy. You are modeling good values for us, even after all these years. :)
When I say my prayers I keep getting reminded of when she talked about going with your children to do chores. I think I need to start particiating more in the tasks I assign them. It's hard because I want them to learn how to take a task and get it done and be helpful, without needing to be monitored, but the way she talks about it as an opportunity for discussion, and spending time together and working together is a different way of teaching. I love the line in I am a Child of God that says, "lead me, guide me, walk beside me, help me find the way." I think this is a lesson for me to learn, because what I want to teach them about doing things without me cracking the whip is not a bad thing, but I think Heavenly Father sees it as an opportunity to teach a higher lesson. If I "go and do" with them, I am being an EXAMPLE of a helpful and caring person, which is what I am trying to get them to become! Duh! Heavenly Father's way of teaching is always better than mine, and it accomplishes my ultimate goal, just in a very different, very loving way.
ReplyDeleteWhen I say my prayers I keep getting reminded of when she talked about going with your children to do chores. I think I need to start particiating more in the tasks I assign them. It's hard because I want them to learn how to take a task and get it done and be helpful, without needing to be monitored, but the way she talks about it as an opportunity for discussion, and spending time together and working together is a different way of teaching. I love the line in I am a Child of God that says, "lead me, guide me, walk beside me, help me find the way." I think this is a lesson for me to learn, because what I want to teach them about doing things without me cracking the whip is not a bad thing, but I think Heavenly Father sees it as an opportunity to teach a higher lesson. If I "go and do" with them, I am being an EXAMPLE of a helpful and caring person, which is what I am trying to get them to become! Duh! Heavenly Father's way of teaching is always better than mine, and it accomplishes my ultimate goal, just in a very different, very loving way.
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