Learning

Others may not feel the same way, but I feel being able to learn something about yourself is a great accomplishment. Today, I was out before the sunrise basking in the newness of the day; with the snow flocking the trees, and the water steadily dripping off the roof. The ultimate peace of the situation was outstanding! I felt a power that has been missing in my life, except brief glimpses here and there. I felt empowered and free. Then, I realized the worst thing anyone could do to me, apart from harming my family and those I care about, is to cause me to feel confined without hope of escape, like an animal in a cage.

It is certainly not the most uplifting thing to learn about one's self, but, as the scripture says, 'I give unto men their weaknesses that they may be humble; and my grace is sufficient for all men that humble themselves before me; and have faith in me, then will I make weak things become strong unto them' (Ether 12:27). Furthermore, it is comforting to know 'that all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good' (D&C 122:7).

Now, I need to take this thing I learned, and learn from it even more.