In Young Women's we stand up and recite the Young Women's theme every week.
When I was a young woman reciting this, I had grand dreams of what my divine nature would be. I thought I'd be a doctor, or a professional musician, or an astronaut. I never thought of being a mom as my divine nature.
The world teaches us that being a mom is "less than". Being a mom is a menial task. Being a stay at home mom is even worse. Stay at home mom's are lazy and an affront to woman kind.
When I became a stay at home mom, I struggled with this mentality. I had to come to grips with everything I was "giving up". I thought people would look down on me because I had chosen to be a stay at home mom.
It was not until I studied the Family Proclamation in detail that I realized that my divine nature was to NURTURE. Women are incredible and intelligent and world changers. AND we were created to nurture our children.
We are given the divine task of raising the next generation. We get to be the ones to kiss their owies. We get to get all the snuggles. We get to see their cute personalities shine through daily.
When I had that revelation, my mind set changed.
I am grateful for my divine nature. I am grateful I get to nurture.
*Side note: I grew up in a home with 2 working parents. I never felt like I was missing out on anything, and I knew my parents loved me more than life itself. I was also nurtured and loved beyond measure.*
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