Real luxury is having the time to read endless stories in bed with my children. And I get that all the time. I'm so blessed.
Interpretation
True luxury comes from meaningful moments with loved ones, not material possessions.
In this quote, Kate Winslet emphasizes the idea that real wealth is not found in material riches but in the precious time spent with family, particularly enjoying simple pleasures like reading to her children. This sentiment highlights the value of quality family time as the true measure of a fulfilling life, underscoring the notion that love and connection are what truly enrich our lives.
In practice
In a speech about the importance of family values, I shared this quote to illustrate the richness of family life.
As a child, I never heard one woman say to me, "I love my body". Not my mother, my elder sister, my best friend. No one woman has ever said, "I am so proud of my body." So I make sure to say it to Mia , because a positive physical outlook has to start at an early age.
What I am very, very moved and struck by is that so many people in the world are often living a life that they hadn't planned for themselves. And they wake up one day and say, 'Hang on. Who am I? Is this really me? Is this what I really wanted?' And also, 'Can I change it? Have I got the courage to change it?'
If you're not still learning and growing as an actor, then you have no backbone and no career
I think there's a lot of pressure on young people to really be the thing that everyone is telling them that they are, opposed to discovering it for themselves.
I've decided I am going to start loving my backside because I don't know anyone who does that. And for my daughter, I want to be able to say to her, 'I love this.'
It doesn't matter how old you are or what you do with your life, you will never stop needing your mum. And I will never stop needing mine, so thanks, Mum.
If you are too busy in your church activities to take care of your family, then perhaps we had better find something else for you to do.
One of my kids was born in 1968. There were going to be political difficulties, but they were never going to have that level of hatred and contempt that my brothers and my sister and myself were exposed to.
My dad woke up at 5:30 every morning - every single day - and drove an hour-and-a-half to work. My mom was constantly working odd jobs, whether it was at Sizzler or babysitting. I didn't realize how hard they worked. Most kids rarely do. But they were building something for us.
And now I also see what part of me is Chinese. It is so obvious. It is my family. It is in our blood.
Family home evening is more for the purpose of teaching values and gospel principles, displaying talents and enjoying different kinds of family fun and activities.
I have come to believe that in order to thrive, a child must have at least one adult in her life who shows her unconditional love, respect, and confidence.
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