I have been spending countless hours moving soil, digging holes, moving rocks, researching and purchasing lovely deer-proof flowers, shrubs and trees. I’m exhausted, my neglected house is a mess, the yard is far from done and was feeling pretty much tired of the whole project…until a friend of mine shared this quote with me that I love!
“Progress, and improve upon and make beautiful everything around you. Cultivate the earth, and cultivate your minds. Build cities, adorn your habitations, make gardens, orchards, and vineyards, and render the earth so pleasant that when you look upon your labors you may do so with pleasure, and that angels may delight to come and visit your beautiful locations. In the mean time continually seek to adorn your minds with all the graces of the Spirit of Christ.
The more you trust and rely upon the Spirit, the greater your capacity to create. That is your opportunity in this life and your destiny in the life to come. Trust and rely on the Spirit. As you take the normal opportunities of your daily life and create something of beauty and helpfulness, you improve not only the world around you but also the world within you.” – Brigham Young
I’m feeling pretty grateful for the chance I have to create beauty. I’m also really grateful for good friends who life me up and keep me going!
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