What’s not to love about a church that offers advice, guidance, and direction in all important areas of life? Throw in some extra lessons on love, encouragement, perseverance, hard work, gratitude, forgiveness, and tolerance, and you have the makings of heaven on Earth. EVERY TIME I go to church for any kind of meeting, I come away uplifted and edified, and this past Sunday was no exception.
I could go on and on about the beautiful musical presentation by four of the young women or the talks about serving others, going the second mile, or following Christ’s example in all we do. However, I’m going to concentrate on one of the presentations in Relief Society. All three speakers were fantastic, but the message about being creative and using one’s unique talents to beautify and improve the world (or at least your surroundings) is the one that really spoke to me.
After considering some definitions of creativity, the speaker asked the class for examples of how they demonstrated it…or what their talents were. At first, everyone was quiet, and then someone spoke up and said she didn’t think she really had any special gift or talent. As the discussion continued, we were reminded that we were each created by a loving Heavenly Father, a divine Creator who surely imbued all of His creations with a special spark of divinity and of uniqueness.
Almost immediately, class members began sharing some of the things they did to improve their corners of the world. The room was abuzz with ideas from gardening to decorating and singing to sewing. I glanced around at my “sisters” and thought about how their laughter, music, sense of color and style, and many other gifts create a better world for everyone, including me. I hesitate to single anyone out because they’re all creative, but I just have to add that I’m in awe of Lulu Belle’s Boutique.
So what’s your gift? Do you add an aura of peace and harmony to your home? Can you make people laugh and enjoy themselves? Can you arrange flowers? Can you frost cakes without getting the crumbs all mixed up in the icing? Can you play a musical instrument? Dance? Can you knit or crochet? Can you “make a home” in which things run smoothly and people feel comfortable?
Please share your gifts with us…or perhaps put a friend in the spotlight.
mom's musings 
Everyone I know is creative in some way!
And you, my friend, are creative in so many. I'm thinking of your home, your jewelry, your scarves, your hats, your blog, and the list goes on and on.My goodness, you absolutely made my week! Thank you for your sweet comment!
When my children were young, I smocked dresses for them (and even put together a few),but they don't compare to the variety of styles decorative detail of LuLu Belle's. I think we all look forward to seeing Lacey on Sunday--because she's so cute and because of her latest fashion statement.am i creative????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Definitely!i am definetely creative in a ridiculous way…i don’t emute peace or tranquility but come to stir up the brain…read my newest post that i put out for fletch from saltlke city and see what i mean….i do enjoy your posts sweet marly jayne and you have been thought provking to me in a very special way