I don't like the American attitude about work, striving etc. I am accustomed to a 35 to 40 hour week, with coffee breaks and lunchbreaks. I don't need pep talks from anyone, let alone myself. You are doing just fine, dear. Big hug.
I used to own an original painting by Leonod Afremov.
When I looked at it, I would often think of these words by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints:
“In my office is a beautiful painting of a wheat field. The painting is a vast collection of individual brushstrokes—none of which in isolation is very interesting or impressive. In fact, if you stand close to the canvas, all you can see is a mass of seemingly unrelated and unattractive streaks of yellow and gold and brown paint. However, as you gradually move away from the canvas, all of the individual brushstrokes combine together and produce a magnificent landscape of a wheat field. Many ordinary, individual brushstrokes work together to create a captivating and beautiful painting.
“Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint complement each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results. “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great” (D&C 64:33). Consistency is a key principle as we lay the foundation of a great work in our individual lives and as we become more diligent and concerned in our own homes.”
I am cheering you on and look forward to seeing today’s brushstroke within the context of the larger painting taking place on your life’s canvas.
I don't like the American attitude about work, striving etc. I am accustomed to a 35 to 40 hour week, with coffee breaks and lunchbreaks. I don't need pep talks from anyone, let alone myself. You are doing just fine, dear. Big hug.
Just go with the flow, if it'll get done, ok if it won't, so what tomorrow is another day and the nojo should be back 🤔 Cheers DougT 🏴🇬🇧
I used to own an original painting by Leonod Afremov.
When I looked at it, I would often think of these words by Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints:
“In my office is a beautiful painting of a wheat field. The painting is a vast collection of individual brushstrokes—none of which in isolation is very interesting or impressive. In fact, if you stand close to the canvas, all you can see is a mass of seemingly unrelated and unattractive streaks of yellow and gold and brown paint. However, as you gradually move away from the canvas, all of the individual brushstrokes combine together and produce a magnificent landscape of a wheat field. Many ordinary, individual brushstrokes work together to create a captivating and beautiful painting.
“Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint complement each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results. “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great” (D&C 64:33). Consistency is a key principle as we lay the foundation of a great work in our individual lives and as we become more diligent and concerned in our own homes.”
I am cheering you on and look forward to seeing today’s brushstroke within the context of the larger painting taking place on your life’s canvas.
That’s beautiful, Jim. Thank you for sharing, my friend! Sending big hugs…