Attitude

[Erudite]

I came across this great quote and feel like it's been true for me and I'm wondering how it affects you or what you all think of it:

The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up.

- John Maxwell

I'm not always perfect, but when I pull my reaction to "whatever" away from what is actually going on and keep myself in charge of me, I do a lot better. And I do think that's the sign of a grown up: that they realize they're really, truly in charge of themselves AND everyone else is in charge of themselves and we don't have to make everyone else like we are. I hope that made sense...

[5ft Diva]

Yes, it did. Thanks for sharing it. I hope you submitted it to the quotes.

P.S. I got that book, by E. Maxwell - "All These Things Shall Be For Thy Good" - I think that's the title. I can't quite remember it off the top of my head. It's pretty good. I'll discuss it w/ you sometime when I'm finished - isn't this the book you were or are reading, E?

[Erudite]

All these things shall give thee experience is the one I have on my shelf. I started it once, a long time ago, but it wasn't my time to read it. I'd love to discuss it with you though...but I'll have to read it. What chapter are you on?

[5ft Diva]

Just started. I might be as far as chapter 3, but I actually think it's chapter 2. My MIL and SIL's R.S. chose this book to read in January for their book club and so I am reading it because I have loved hearing them talk about it. They warned me to read w/ caution because it makes one look deep into their soul. (Would we expect anything else from Elder Maxwell?) Anyway, when you get a chance, let me know your thoughts on this, too. Thanks for the incentive to finish the book and really internalize what it's teaching.