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No matter how alone you feel, you're not. When I felt like there was no one that understood how I felt, people would say, "Oh Emily, I know how you feel." I know that they were meaning well, but this bothered me because my pain felt so unique and individualized to me. I felt so alone. But then I remembered that the reason why the Savior died for us was to take on the exact pain I would feel so that he could say, in all honesty, "Emily, I know EXACTLY how you feel because I took that pain you are feeling upon me."
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"Now this was a great trial to those that did stand fast in the faith; nevertheless, they were steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments of God, and they bore with patience the persecution which was heaped upon them"
~The Book of Mormon; Alma 1: 25~
I definitely felt that my trial was "heaped upon me" but I tried my very best to be "steadfast and immovable in keeping the commandments of God" and I was able to carry on.
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| Bountiful, Utah Temple |
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This quote could not be more true for my life. I had the biggest trial of my life (my depression) hit me hard right before the biggest blessing of my life (dating, becoming engaged, and marrying my husband). I was pulled back so that I too could be launched into something amazing. I don't know what your "amazing" will be, but I promise that God has big plans for you. You just need to keep on fighting as you are being pulled back. >>>--------->
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"Sisters, wherever you are, whatever your circumstances maybe, you are not forgotten. no matter how dark your days may seem, no matter how insignificant you may feel, no matter how overshadowed you think you may be, your Heavenly Father has not forgotten you. In fact, He loves you with an infinite love."
~Dieter F. Uchtdorf
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"The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen."
-Elizabeth Kubler Ross
These two pictures are of my BEAUTIFUL grandma. One when she was just a child, and the other shortly before she passed away. I love both pictures, because despite the differences in age, the light in her eyes is the same. My grandma fit every description of beautiful, but especially the one that I just quoted. She knew plenty of suffering, struggle and loss. And yet she was the most compassionate and gentle person that I ever knew. That is what made her truly beautiful.
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And now, my sons, remember, remember that it is upon therock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have no power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation whereon if men build they cannot fall.
-Helaman 5:12
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THE SOUL
USUALLY KNOWS
WHAT TO DO
TO HEAL ITSELF.
THE CHALLENGE IS
TO SILENCE THE MIND
~Unknown
This is so much easier said than done.... but it is possible. With a lot of hard work. With a lot of prayer. With the strength to never give up.
---The following poem is one that I read in the middle of my struggles. I loved it so much that I wrote it in my journal. I have since read it several times and it still inspires me. It teaches that it truly is our struggles that allow us to not only succeed, but soar in the end. ---
The Chrysalis
By Margot Baker
She started out
in a chrysalis state,
taking time
to develop,
be nurtured,
allowing herself
a healing growth.
I watched as she emerged
from her cocoon,
to stand,
and slowly stretch,
tipping her face up
towards the sun
receiving of its light,
its warmth
while gaining in strength.
Then,
I saw her as she stood
poised for flight,
her wings spread.
I gloried at their elegance,
and watched
as she gracefully
soared upward.
~~~And the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces~~~
-Isaiah 25:8
---"The success hasn't been in overcoming it [depression]. The success has been in managing it."---
~Leilani Rorani
This quote is from the video "Real Women, Real Faith" that was shown in between the LDS General Conference sessions on April 6, 2014. The video was a compilation of the stories of four women who have faced severe trials in their lives. Leilani talked about her journey through life while dealing with depression. It was a great video with the over lying theme being that with God on your side, anything is possible. I love this particular quote from Leilani because of how realistic it is. Depression is NOT something that can be conquered over night, and sometimes not even in a life time. For many people, it is something that they will have to deal with everyday for the rest of their lives. The woman in this video is one of these people that struggles with depression everyday. She knows that right now in her life, overcoming depression is not her main goal. Her goal is learning how to manage her depression so that she can still function and get the things done that are personally important to her. This is no easy task, but it is a lot easier than overcoming depression in any sort of a timeline. The link to the video can be found under the "Additional Resources Tab."
This is a quote that is very important for the caregivers of those suffering from depression and anxiety. This could apply to parents, siblings, friends, teachers, etc. They may be searching their hearts, souls and minds trying to come up with a way to save the ones they love... when really the best thing they can do is to not give up on those suffering and stay by their side... no matter how frustrating it is. I knew that my parents particularly were trying to find the best thing that would help me. After finding me a counselor, staying up until the wee hours of the morning talking to me, setting up doctor's appointments, paying for medication, praying for me, fasting for me and crying for me... they had done all that they could do. The rest was up to me... and it got to a point where I just needed to know that they were always going to be there for me and wouldn't leave my side no matter what.
"You have not failed until you quite trying." ~Gordon B. Hinckley
Don't Let Your Mind Bully Your Body!
"There's no need to be perfect to inspire others. Let people be inspired by how you deal with your imperfections."
~Unknown
"Do not let your difficulties fill you with anxiety, after all it is only in the darkest nights that stars shine more brightly."
~Anonymous
"No matter what happens, no matter how far you seem to be away from where you want to be, never stop believing that you will somehow make it. Have an unrelenting belief that things will work out, that the long road has a purpose, that the things that you desire may not happen today, but they will happen. Continue to persist and persevere."
~Brad Gast
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| One day, when I was having a particularly rough morning, my mom sent me this quote. It gave me just the right amount of courage to continue on with the day. I love my mom! And President Hinckley:) |
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