"Mothers who know do less. They permit less of what will not bear good fruit eternally. They allow less media in their homes, less distraction, less activity that draws their children away from their home. Mothers who know are willing to live on less and consume less of the world’s goods in order to spend more time with their children—more time eating together, more time working together, more time reading together, more time talking, laughing, singing, and exemplifying. These mothers choose carefully and do not try to choose it all."
Julie Beck
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Absolutely love this quote! It puts into words the kind of mother I hope to be.
One of my favorites of all time. Makes me feel like when I try to do this (even though the world will tell me differently) that I AM actually doing some good.
I so needed this. Right now.
Today. Perfect. Thanks so much.
I'd love for you to come visit me, I love your blog.
Niki
I love this quote because it isn't another to-do list that makes mothers feel like they don't measure up.
The last line "These mothers choose carefully and do not try to choose it all" is so sensible, true and timely for me. These days I'm trying to be very intentional about what I allow into my life and into our family so that there is time carved out for those things that are most important. Thank you for posting - I love Julie Beck.
I think about this often. I have a WONDERFUL husband who is very full of energy and loves to try to conquer the world in one day. I'm the opposite. I like to keep my life as simple as I can. We often balance each other out very well. This quote reminds me that my effort to keep our life simple and beautiful is one of the most important things I can do as a mom and wife.
Very true!
Some days I believe you pick these encouragements just for me. Thank you for the reminder and permission of less can be best.
The power of "less is more" is so very true!
On the same note: I've decided to cut my time spent on Internet: no more Internet used while my girls are awake and no more Internet after 10PM ( so I get some sleep also ). I hope I'll be able to follow this resolution.
Have a good week, Sarah!
I love this quote. We have been so busy this last season and I have seen so many negative effects of it on my family. Thank goodness it is slowing down. I cannot allow it to ever get this way again, I hate the out of control feeling I have felt for a few months. Thank You for reaffirming what I feeling. It's good to know I am not alone in my thinking.
Mothers who know...Wonderful!
What a great quote!! Thank you Sarah for the inspiration--I love your blog! You are a GREAT Mother and homemaker! have a wonderful week!
Beautiful words, and I read them often. Thank you so much for the reminder!
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Love this! Thanks for your encouragement each week.
Right on! Thanks!
LOVELY!
I loved her entire talk that this quote came from. She's an inspired woman.
Let's all have the courage to really be " mothers who know".
Enjoy
Mercy
I love Julie Beck. I LOVE that talk and I think it has changed the kind of mother I am. Whenever I feel like I should be doing more like everyone else around me I think of that talk.
Perfect quote! Love it. Simplicity is the best!!
Wise words for me to hear again today. Love Julie Beck. And love you Sarah. xo
I love Julie Beck; she one of my heroes. Thanks for sharing this today.
Thanks - I needed this reminder! Love your website.
One of my favorite quotes! I'm not a mother yet, but I still feel like it inspires me to live my days deliberately and hand in hand with God.
One of my favorite quotes too. I just saw it on Pinterest lately and need to print it out as a bookmark or something to remind me more often. Thank you for keeping it on my mind!
That is the perfect quote for our week. Thank you for sharing and reminding me.
isn't this quote great! she gave awhole talk about motherhood at one of a conferences. it is a good read. here it is http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/mothers-who-know?lang=eng&query=mothers+know
One of my favorites...hope you are having a good Monday :)
Sarah, what I like about you is that you don't just read that quote and think how wise it is, you actually live these words and make choices to put your children and your family first. You inspire me to be a more deliberate mother and to be a "mother who knows." I heard this talk when Julie Beck first gave it, but still haven't applied it as I should. Thank you, Sarah, for the reminder.
You really are a fabulous example of this talk/quote. I also heard it when it was first given and was very overwhelmed by the expectations I felt were in it....over time and as I've grown as a mother I see it so differently.
Today I woke up and realized for the first time since I can remember, the children are in NO activities (basket ball ended on Saturday). None. I honestly, don't think we have had this situation since my oldest (now almost 13) was 3???
Dear Lord, help me to fill these newly discovered space with things that will truly nourish my family, now and eternally.
Thanks for this quote, Sarah...and the constant reminder to strive for less activity.
Sandy
That is my favorite quote EVER! I love your encouragement for the week - it really is encouraging :)
My twin sister is doing a weekly column on my blog on Preventive thinking and she just posted a link to the most amazing talk by Julie B Beck on balance! If you haven't heard it all ready it is definitely life changing! :)
This is such a good reminder. I find great power in Julie Beck's talks. Thanks for sharing Sarah!
I LOVE this quote and somehow never read it before. Thanks for sharing it, Sarah:-).
Love this! With my youngest about to head off to college next fall, I am truly thankful for choosing less!
Julie B. Beck is my idol. She articulates the feelings of my heart and what I aspire to be as a wife and mom so beautifully. I was just re-reading this talk with my husband last night. Love it!
I love Julie Beck and her "Mother's Who Know" address is one of the best ever given! Thanks for posting this.
I got tears in my eyes reading this. This is so ME! For years I was criticized by other moms - who I thought were my friends - because I made my girls each pick 2 activities each season/year. I was told that my "problem" was that I liked "to cook and have dinner together" and that I needed to understand that Monday was for McDonald's, Tuesday was for Taco Bell, etc.
Absolutely love this quote, and love Julie beck. Thanks for sharing!
I totally agree. When I juggle too many things, I end up doing all those things very badly. I am still learning to take on a few things (with eternal consequence), and do those things well.
By the way, I was looking at your header and smiled at all the winter photos....I am sitting over here in New Zealand in my T-shirt!
Standing Ovation! Is it time we nominate for Mother's Day?
I keep thinking about this quote. Thought I would let you know!
I am not to much of a blog reader...ended up here looking for a budget notebook. I can't even begin to tell you how much I like your blog...it is me:) Thanks for sharing and for being real...such a blessing.
reading through the back log in my feed reader and I came across this post... man I so needed to read that quote right now!
Thank you.
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