i really love the idea in this talk that people should feel at home.
"Let us lift those around us. Let us extend a welcoming hand. Let us bestow upon our brothers and sisters in the Church a special measure of humanity, compassion, and charity so that they feel, at long last, they have finally found HOME."
the gospel truths we learn should draw each of us just a little bit closer to the Lord. closer to heaven. closer to our homes. we should do all we can to encourage that growth in ourself and of course others.
"He always talked with, never down to, people."
i also really like the story he tells about the 'canned goods' members. i had an experience somewhat similar once. i did feel really sad and used for a time after they left. i remember my mom said that i should never regret loving people. that i am not the one who has to judge in the end. and that she has a personal witness of what a member does, one that will be hard for her to erase when the time really matters.
it took some time, but since then it has been pretty liberating. just love. don't worry about the rest. i will never regret being nice.
really care about people.
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