From Neal A. Maxwell, “The seeming flat periods of life give us a blessed chance to reflect upon what is past as well as to be readied for some rather stirring climbs ahead. Instead of grumbling and murmuring, we should be consolidating and reflecting, which would not be possible if life were an uninterrupted sequence of fantastic scenery, confrontive events, and exhilarating conversation…. We should savor even the seemingly ordinary times, for life cannot be made up all of kettledrums and crashing cymbals. There must be some flutes and violins. Living cannot be all crescendo; there must be some dynamic contrast. (“Patience,” p.217. / “Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book”, p.197)
Again from Neal A. Maxwell, “I believe with all my heart that because God loves us there are some particularized challenges that he will deliver to each of us. He will customized the curriculum for each of us in order to teach us the things we most need to know. He will set before us in life what we need; not always what we like. And this will require us to accept with all our hearts the truth that there is divine design in each of our lives and that we have rendezvous to keep, individually and collectively.” (from “But for a Small Moment,” p. 444. / “Neal A. Maxwell Quote Book”, p.196)
