I heard a quote once from Eisenhower that said something like, "What we think is not as important as what we feel." A similar quote by Masami Atarashi, a management expert in Japan is that "Humans are convinced by logic, and moved by emotion." Nurturing our emotions is critical to movement and progress.
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We each have a responsibility, no matter our position in life, to care for our own spiritual needs "Leaders prepare themselves spiritually as they keep the commandments, study the scriptures and the teachings of latter-day prophets, pray, fast, and humble themselves before the Lord. With this preparation, they are able to receive inspiration to guide … Continue reading
My good brother has been working hard on honesty for the last two years. A week ago, in encouraging him as he reviewed times he hasn't been honest because he was attempting to hide problems and appear better than he was able to be, I suggested "Piousness can't rob honesty." He said the thought was … Continue reading
I would like to find a quote from some authority that expresses the idea that every virtue is moderated by another virtue; that kindness can't rob honesty, that diligence cannot impinge upon patience, and the opposite of each of those is also true. Any suggestions for such a quote would be appreciated.
This psalm caught my attention in The Hague, Netherlands LDS temple for its sentiment and brevity. I do find that God is very merciful and kind. 1 O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth … Continue reading
I'm not quite sure what the virtue name would be for one who perseveres, or endures. Diligent is more active, consistently but doesn't emphasize opposition. Assiduous maybe? Sedulous (which word I just learned)? Persistent? Open to suggestions.
Hope. The authors of "Hope in the age of Anxiety" note that this simple, obscure verse incorporates all three major elements of hope as they define them: mastery, attachment, and survival. "And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast [mastery], and that thine … Continue reading
My daughter reminded me of this hymn we memorized together. What a powerful message. 1. Know this, that ev’ry soul is free To choose his life and what he’ll be; For this eternal truth is giv’n: That God will force no man to heav’n. 4. May we no more our pow’rs abuse, But ways of … Continue reading
Pres. Uchtdorf footnoted the following in his conference talk: "When your eyes are upon your symptoms and your mind is occupied with them more than with God's Word, you have in the ground the wrong kind of seed for the harvest that you desire. You have in the ground seeds of doubt. You are trying … Continue reading
The Gift of the Holy Ghost moderates our feeling, creating within us more evenness, more meekness, more peace. "And the remission of sins bringeth meekness, and lowliness of heart; and because of meekness and lowliness of heart cometh the visitation of the Holy Ghost, which Comforter filleth with hope and perfect love, which love endureth … Continue reading
Kip on Character 