If you *stop* putting off homemaking until your hope of marriage develops into a reality, and *start* to develop an interesting home right now, it seems to me two things will happen: first, you will develop into the person you could be as you surround yourself with things that express your own tastes and ideas; and second, as you relax and become interested in areas of creativity, you will develop into a more interesting person to be with.
Interpretation
Embrace your creativity and cultivate your living space now, rather than waiting for future circumstances like marriage.
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking initiative in creating a fulfilling and beautiful home environment, rather than postponing these efforts until a future event, such as marriage. By doing so, one not only enhances their personal living space but also fosters personal growth and creativity, ultimately becoming a more interesting and engaging individual.
In practice
When speaking at a workshop on interior design, I could use this quote to inspire attendees to personalize their spaces.
It is true that all men are created in the image of God, but Christians are supposed to be conscious of that fact, and being conscious of it should recognize the importance of living artistically, aesthetically, and creatively, as creative creatures of the Creator. If we have been created in the image of an Artist, then we should look for expressions of artistry, and be sensitive to beauty, responsive to what has been created for us
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If growing up means it would be beneath my dignity to climb a tree, I'll never grow up, never grow up, never grow up! Not me!
For every laugh, there should be a tear.
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Fear can make you do more wrong than hate or jealousy. If you’re afraid you don’t commit yourself to life completely; fear makes you always, always hold something back. You shouldn’t be alone. It’s killing you; it’s undermining you. All the time, every day, you should be somewhere with people.
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