I’ve been reading Neal A. Maxwell’s book, “All These Things Shall Give Thee Experience.” So much of it touches my heart:
“Latter-day Saints should actually be concerned more about the quality of their human relationships than are others, because we understand that we are going to be together with others, not only the rest of our lives, but everlastingly. … ours are not fleeting relationships… This is true of family life, of friendships, of collegial associations at work, in neighborhoods, and in the Church.”
“Our capacity to grow and to assist each other depends very much upon our being “willing to communicate. … our insensitivity in communicating can be far more damaging than we realize. … One of the ways, therefore, we will be “proven herewith” is our determination as to whether or not we love others enough to give and to receive such vital communication.”
“We can scarcely attain that attribute of sainthood – being “full of love” – unless we are willing to communicate …”
“The true Christian is a communicator.”
“… we will experience at each others’ hands some pain, some lack of finesse, and certainly some genuine mistakes. In fact, as we see each other developing and growing (as well as sometimes when we are not at our best), we are privy to an intimate and precious thing.” This statement really makes me think how it is important that we just be ourselves, that it’s okay to just be ourselves, and when we don’t, we are robbing ourselves and others of intimate, deepening moments in relationships. I am trying to be better at that.
And my favorite quote so far from him …
“Perfect love is perfectly patient.”
Forever grateful!
