One time while sitting in the temple pondering sacrifice, I thought how difficult it is with our affluence, to REALLY sacrifice. Some Mormons think it's a sacrifice to give up having their hair done once a week...or their nails filled....etc. LOL I asked, what would be a sacrifice for me. Then I thought of all the "stuff" I have in cupboards, drawers, boxes, etc. Things that are beyond my NEEDS. And I decided I would learn the principle of sacrifice by giving my "stuff" away (D.I., or other charitable organization). I determined what I needed and then went to work in my closet. It was hard giving my favorite dress that was still in good condition...but a bit too small (I'm going to lose weight). It was really hard giving away a million yards of fabric that "someday" I was going to make "something" with. I gritted my teeth when I gave away most of my towels, sheets and pillow cases and bedding to the homeless shelter (keeping only what we really needed). The more I gave away, the easier it became. Then I realized that what I was doing was giving to others---NOT cleaning my house/closets/basement/etc. I began approaching each box/item/etc. with "How can this help OTHERS?" And the joy and motivation increased. Soon there was no sacrifice in my giving....I was doing it naturally, with a different focus--and that focus was on others. "Because I have been given much, I too shall give." Perhaps this is what our Heavenly Father wants us to learn from the principle of sacrifice after all. Sharlene