Wednesday Wisdom

Over the past few weeks...maybe since the beginning of the year...I've felt the need to learn. Learn what? I'm not sure if there is anything specific, and since I don't have the option of going back to school at the moment, most of my learning will be done through my own reading and experiences. I love this quote by M. Russell Ballard given in his April 2008 conference talk entitled, "Daughters of God."

"...sisters, find some time to cultivate your gifts and interests. Pick one or two things that you would like to learn or do that will enrich your life, and make time for them. Water cannot be drawn from an empty well, and if you are not setting aside a little time for what replenishes you, you will have less and less to give to other, even your children. Avoid any kind of substance abuse, mistakenly thinking that it will help you accomplish more. And don't allow yourself to be caught up in the time-wasting, mind-numbing things like television soap operas or surfing the Internet. Turn to the Lord in faith, and you will know what to do and how to do it."

Just an FYI for anyone that might be interested: I received an e-mail for a new Time Out For Women Class. (Time Out For Women is a learning seminar designed for women. There are classes all over the country.) They are now offering an on-line seminar. The cost for a limited time is $39.99 for 3 classes, which is actually 3 months worth of classes. The instructors include Sheri Dew, Wendy Watson Nelson, and S. Michael Wilcox. Here's a link for more info if you're interested.