Just had to share!

I was reading a conference talk today by Julie B Beck called "And upon the Handmaids in Those Days Will I Pour Out My Spirit" and I came across this quote by Eliza R Snow that I just had to share!

“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 to 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 the Lord has laid high responsibility upon us, and there is not a wish or desire that the Lord has implanted 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 to qualify us for those responsibilities.”

I underlined the parts that I loved. I think being a woman in today's society is very difficult. Being a mother, even more so. I've had a really rough couple of weeks so reading this talk was just what I needed to get back where I needed to be. If you have time you should definitely read it!