"Life sucks and then you die."
"Life is like a box of chocolates."
"Life is meant to be enjoyed not just endured."
"Life is for living."
Over the past few months, life has definitely taken a weird and random turn. I am pretty sure I jinxed myself because around the first of the year I made the mistake of saying "life is good" and didn't anticipate the bottom falling out.
I recently read a talk that mentioned how life would be so much easier- we could bear each other's burdens so much better- if we all wore signs and we could (in the most non-judgmental way) all see what was happening behind closed doors. Signs like, "My wife has cancer", "My depression is off the charts today", "Being a mom makes me feel inadequate", or "I have an addiction".
The signs would only make it easier to deal with those we encounter every day. We could be more patient. We could be more understanding. We could be more forgiving and compassionate. We could be more gentle in our interactions and more forgiving of the human condition.
As I listened to women's conference, it felt good to remember that there is someone who understands perfectly. Someone who never judges or is shocked by the mistakes we make every. single. day. Someone who not only suffered the pain of the sin but also compensates for the emotions that are natural to existence.
I have never before thought of the emotion that accompanies a bad choice (made by myself or someone else) and the need to have those feelings lifted. He not only understands sorrow but jealousy, impatience, greed, anguish, fear, guilt, desperation, anxiety and depression. It is almost hard to fathom that one person, one perfect person could not only feel the sting of sin but also play witness to the slew of emotions that sometimes are worse than the sin itself.
"He knows all that. He’s been there. He’s been lower than all that. He’s not waiting for us to be perfect. Perfect people don’t need a Savior. He came to save his people in their imperfections. He is the Lord of the living, and the living make mistakes. He’s not embarrassed by us, angry at us, or shocked. He wants us in our brokenness, in our unhappiness, in our guilt and our grief."- Sis. Okazaki
How grateful I am to know that he understands. He isn't surprised that I get mad that I lose my patience or I feel inadequate despite his constant love and support. All he wants is for me to feel more confident in his all encompassing Atonement and to have hope that tomorrow, things can be better.
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4 comments:
Very well written Tisha. You forgot one quote at the beginning. "Life's a garden, dig it." -Joe Dirt
A quote from Conference that I want to add to this is, " We can and must be an important part of helping to carry each other's burdens." No one would be able to do it without the rest of us. No. One. Period. Christ himself even needed assistance in his suffering and although Heavenly Father did not/could not stop his Son's suffering, he did send help and support. We are meant to endure, live, dig, or whatever you want to call it, with each other's help. Love you!
Love you friend! Even going through a tough time, you are able to type up such an uplifting post. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and words. It helps not only you but others. Thinking of you always!
You're in our thoughts and prayers, and I know He hears and answers them. I like "life sucks and then you die!" Reminds me of my angel aunt Mary Ann. If only hugs could stretch across the country!
It's amazing how we think we have things totally figured out; like there's nothing that could bring us down!I'm beginning to recognize that this is not at all the case.
Life is meant for growth; which also requires trial. It's how we persevere through it all that counts. I've been amazed (not surprised) to see you pedaling through! Thank you for putting on a happy face even though your insides are bleeding. Thanks for putting others first, even though you should be entitled to the front of the line. And thank you for keeping your faith...it makes me proud to be your friend!
"Motherhood is not for wimps."--my favorite phrase I repeat to myself often, coined by childhood YW's leader and delivery nurse. You are certainly no wimp! You'll get through this! LOVE YOU MUCH and think about you ALL THE TIME!
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