Comparison is the Thief of Joy

 

You have great talents, if you don't know what they are, they are probably the things that bring you the most joy. They don't have to be physical and tangible, they can be personality traits. Being a good listener, a great friend, having compassion and doing for others, sharing a generous heart, and being loving towards others are all talents...God given ones. I know you have one, maybe you can share it with me.

I have found that my talent is trying to be the best Mom I can be. I try to think of what my Savior would want for my Littles and everyday try a little harder to be a little better. At times I fail, I get frustrated, or impatient. I recognize these as something that I don't want to continue, and pray for strength to do better each day next. I find if I become complacent, and don't recognize my faults, I will ignore them, and they will become apart of me and will grow bigger. 
I am thankful for the Atonement and process of repentance, as it is not just the big things that we carry that way us down, but the small things too. I am reminded that we are not perfect and He doesn't expect us to be, he just expects us to do our best. It is only through Him that we will be perfected. Don't be so hard on yourself. You are a great person, you are a child of God. You have the abilitiy for greatness.

from me to you w love, M