"The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. No matter our talents, education, backgrounds, or abilities, we each have an inherent wish to create something that did not exist before."
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
For a long time, I have struggled with the idea of "fulfillment." How does one feel appropriately satiated with what she is doing in life? I especially worry about becoming and mom and what that will look like in the midst of the search to feel like a complete, productive woman. Admittedly, feminist texts from the 60's convinced me that one has to be both in the home as well as out in society, ideally the work force, to feel whole. But when I heard President Uchtdorf's talk about the need to create it was one of those experiences where someone puts words to a hundred things you have been trying to express for so long. We need to create in order to feel happy. Creation is that inherent connection to fulfillment. To some this translates into work, but I believe now that one who is creating a safe and beautiful space for a family to grow can also be fulfilled to the same degree. To create and be compassionate is to be like God. To be like God is to be happy and fulfilled.
http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,285-1-54-31,00.html
2 comments:
I couldn't agree more!!!! You put my thoughts together into words after hearing that talk! It was so moving and so powerful. I also loved how he talked about Happiness and being happy. He is truly an inspired man. I'm glad you got something out of that talk, I thought it was written for me personally! : )
Jen, I too loved this talk and you articulated its message to you so well. Love reading your blog, I feel like I'm not miles away. Love ya.
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