Relief Society General Broadcast

Tonight was what I needed to hear. OK, you hear that all of the time..."They were so inspired!" "It was just what I needed!" People act all excited that the message was "just for them." Usually, there is something for everyone in each conference. At first, I was getting bored. Sorry about the honesty, but I wouldn't feel right saying I was staying awake. But then, something clicked. I heard, "pay attention" and so I did.

Here's what I heard:
Serve at home. Look around! You do not need to look far (your children, your spouse, your neighbor) to find someone to help.

Give your all. The world is too full of people who do "just enough." Excel, whether it be at home making, your calling, your career, parenting...do it well! Give it everything you've got...which leads to...

Take care of yourself, so you have more to give. If you are healthier, your family will be. If you are more spiritual, your family will be. If you're wondering how to help your family excel, excel yourself, and they will follow suit. You are your child's example, and often, your friend's example as well. You'd be surprised how many people you help when you take care of yourself.

Create. Yes, as women, we have the ability to create life (and that is wonderful, and amazing!!), but as humans we all (men and women) have the desire, drive, the responsibility to create something that wasn't there before. Create a smile on a child's face. Create a happy atmosphere. Create a loving response. Create! Start small, and teach yourself how to create with matter unorganized. It doesn't have to be art. Create your life, and do a good job at it.

My favorite quote, and now my new inspiration was (not exact, sorry, but I hope you get the gist): Create an environment the angels would want to visit.

The thought of raising a family in that environment invigorates me.