The Importance of Diversity

Concern for the One by Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
April 2008 

"The Lord did not people the earth with a vibrant orchestra of personalities only to value the piccolos of the world. Every instrument is precious and adds to the complex beauty of the symphony. All of Heavenly Father’s children are different in some degree, yet each has his own beautiful sound that adds depth and richness to the whole." ~Elder Wirthlin

You can listen to an audio presentation of Elder's Wirthlin's talk by clicking on this link: Concern for the One. If you prefer reading his speech, you can print a copy of his talk by going to that link and clicking Print on the right side of the webpage. 

I felt this was an excellent talk on the importance of diversity, the value of being 'different'. I've heard a few great conference talks worth sharing on YankeePoodle and hope everyone enjoys these talks as much as myself. With a diverse family with unique personalities, differing beliefs, strong opinions, and enough peccadilloes to form the orchestra Elder Wirthlin refers to, talks like this can bridge gaps and pave roads, bringing all of us together.  

Love,

Carolyn