I know there are lots of peaks and valleys in our lives, and I know that trials and tough times are ahead. But I take comfort in knowing that I decide how those trials affect me. I am in control of my own life and I can decide whether or not to react to something. We all have the ability to choose to be happy and we can choose to lift others who are also facing hard times. Looking back on January, it was probably one of the hardest months this past school year. It wasn't that it was especially difficult or that something disastrous happened, it was all in my head. I chose to make things difficult for myself and I chose to complain about it. I was always missing something I didn't have and never realizing the things I do have.
I love this quote.
Looking at my life this past month, I realize I have been extremely ungrateful. I have an amazing life, and an amazing family, and there is no reason for me to ever be unhappy.
I know that everyone has trials, but it's how we face those trials that makes us who we are. I know that if we face those trials head on instead of complaining about them and trying to get out of them, we will come out so much stronger. I know that this is a really sappy post, but I am so glad I posted it, and that it's out there. I know that if we didn't have trials, we would never have the joy that inevitably and certainly comes at the end of trials. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!!
"You can't control the wind, but you can adjust the sails." -Thomas S Monson
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