"Because we are being constantly exposed to the world's definition of greatness, it is understandable that we might make comparisons between what we are and what others are-or seem to be-and also between what we have and what others have. Although it is true that making comparisons can be beneficial and may motivate us to accomplish much good and to improve our lives, we often allow unfair and improper comparisons to destroy our happiness when they cause us to feel unfulfilled or inadequate or unsuccessful. Sometimes, because of these feelings, we are led into error and dwell on our failures while ignoring aspects of our lives that may contain elements of true greatness.
"In 1905, President Joseph F. Smith made this most profound statement about true greatness:
" 'Those things which we call extraordinary, remarkable, or unusual may make history, but they do not make real life.
" 'After all, to do well those things which God ordained to be the common lot of all mankind, is the truest greatness. To be a successful father or a successful mother is greater than to be a successful general or a successful statesman.' (Juvenile Instructor, 15 Dec. 1905, p. 752.)"
--Howard W. Hunter, "What Is True Greatness?" Ensign, Sept. 1987, 70
Amy thank you so much for this post. I think you must have been inspired. Really its wiered. I was having such a hard day yesterday. Then i saw this post. We have had a hard year and some times its easy to look at what we dont have rather then looking at what we do! im so greatful for my husband and that he helps me to look at the bright side of things:) I am SOOO blessed! I am so greateful for all my blessings and i am so thankful for our prophets words of wisdom:) Thank you this really made me feel batter:)
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