tonight was a really really great night.
“the key to happiness is gratitude. the key to unhappiness is comparison”
“One observer has written: “In a world that constantly compares people, ranking them as more or less intelligent, more or less attractive, more or less successful, it is not easy to really believe in a [divine] love that does not do the same. When I hear someone praised,” he says, “it is hard not to think of myself as less praiseworthy; when I read about the goodness and kindness of other people, it is hard not to wonder whether I myself am as good and kind as they; and when I see trophies, rewards, and prizes being handed out to special people, I cannot avoid asking myself why that didn’t happen to me.”8 If left unresisted, we can see how this inclination so embellished by the world will ultimately bring a resentful, demeaning view of God and a terribly destructive view of ourselves. Most “thou shalt not” commandments are meant to keep us from hurting others, but I am convinced the commandment not to covet is meant to keep us from hurting ourselves.”
-Jerrrey R. Holland-
(from the talk “The Other Prodigal” which I highly recommend reading!)
xoxo
Love this baby girl. Just FYI I changed the address of my blog…it’s http://oh-pish-posh.blogspot.com/ now.
love YOU! and k good to know! i definitely stalk your blog always
lets playyy soon and find us some boys!