Found two really good quotes that I had written down in 2016.
Sister Janet Lee - BYU Speeches 1995. "We
cannot have every talent and every virtue. The only way we can
experience all that is virtuous, lovely, or of good report, or
praiseworthy is to enjoy at least some of it vicariously. We may never
play tennis like Chris Evert, sing like Ariel Bybee, or throw a football
like Steve Young, but we can come closer to appreciating those talents
if we spend our time in joyful observation rather than in degrading
envy. If we are troubled by the inadequacies of our home when we visit
our neighbor, then we have rejected their gift of hospitality. If we
belittle ourselves when we study with a brilliant friend, we close our
minds to at least part of what we could be taught. If we berate
ourselves as we observe the gentle nature of President Hunter, we miss
the magic of his example. Being able to appreciate and encourage the
gifts of others may well be the greatest gift of all."
Sister Virginia Pearce, "The uncertainties of earth life can help to remind each of us that we are dependent on [our Heavenly Father]. But that reminder is not automatic. It involves our agency. We must choose to take our fears to him, choose to trust him, and choose to
allow him to direct us. We must make these choices when what we feel
most inclined to do is to rely more and more on our own frantic and
often distorted thinking."
Also, Baylie really, really, really loves the park and playing frisbee.
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