"We want to be ladies in very deed, not according to the term of the word as the world judges, but fit companions of the Gods and holy ones. In an organized capacity, we can assist each other in not only doing good but in refining ourselves, and whether few or many come forward and help prosecute this great work, they will be those that will fill honorable positions in the kingdom of God. Women should be women and not babies that need petting and correction all the time. I know we like to be appreciated, but if we do not get all the appreciation which we think is our due, what matters? We know that the Lord has laid high responsibility on us, and there is not a wish or desire that the Lord has planted in our hearts in righteousness but will be realized, and the greatest good we can do to ourselves and each other is to refine and cultivate ourselves in everything that is good and ennobling and qualifying for those responsibilities." -- Eliza R. Snow, as quoted by Julie B. Beck
Listen to Sister Beck's talk here.
Question for my readers: What do you do to become refined and cultivated?
I go to law school. Hahahahahaha.
ReplyDeleteI run barefoot and without an ipod. I also am teaching myself the mandolin :) - I try to get a conference talk in at everyday (far from my goal but I'm almost done with the 1980's!).
ReplyDeleteI loved this talk! I think that our language and thoughts are really important in becoming cultivated and refined. I would argue that the way we speak and what we think about reflects who we are inside. Reading is also important- classics and well-written literature along with church material and scriptures.
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