This is one of the awesome quotes from the fireside transcript posted previously. If you haven't yet taken the time to read it, I strongly urge you to do so.
"As one experiences the downhill portion of later life, the inevitable aches and pains serve an important purpose. They help one put off King Benjamin’s “natural man [or woman]” as we learn to yield to the “enticings of the Holy Spirit” (Mosiah 3:19). The aches and pains of later life teach humility, the meaning of long-suffering, the importance of patience, and an appreciation for the qualities of kindness and love, and they help one learn moderation in all things. It’s interesting. These are the divine attributes. For the faithful, the slow deterioration of the body serves as a refining instrument for the spirit." - Elder Merrill J. Bateman, Presidency of the 70
I found this quote about why our bodies deteriorate as we age, to be quite insightful.
Anyway, I found the entire CES fireside to be very educational. This small quote is just one example of the many wonderful lessons taught in this talk. Please take the time to read the transcript in its entirety by clicking on the link in my previous post.
That's my two cents.
That is interesting to think of aging as a time for refinement. Good quote. It was an excellent talk.
ReplyDeleteI thought this was a very appropriate post considering the way my body feels right now after the hood to coast relay!!
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