Me Thinks

I liked the talk that Sister Cheryl Esplin gave at the Women's Session of General Conference.  Here are parts of that talk:

...This was a powerful object lesson that illustrated how difficult it is to communicate with and serve others if we are too worried about ourselves and see only ourselves and our needs.

 

True service requires that we focus on the needs and emotions of others.  Ofttimes we are so worried about ourselves and our own busy lives--as we look in mirrors while trying to look for opportunities  to serve--that we do not see clearly through the windows of service.

 We are the Lord's hands here upon the earth, with the mandate to serve and to lift His children.  He is dependent upon each of us.

(quoting President Monson)

I believe the Savior is telling us that unless we lose ourselves in service to others, there is little purpose to our own lives.  Those who live only for themselves eventually shrivel up and lose their lives, while those who lose themselves in service to others grow and flourish--and in effect save their lives.

(quoting President Monson)