I don't know how many people look at my blog, but I know that whoever does has had at least one rough patch in life. I'm going through one now, and I know it's probably shorter than many others I'll have to endure in my life. I know there are lessons to learn from our trials, and I'm waiting to see what lessons are in store for me. But today, I'm kinda down. On a more spiritual note, I've really been trying harder the last month-- read scriptures nightly, gone to the temple several times, performed service, family prayer, etc. I'll be honest, I really hoped and expected this to lighten my load. However, it has seemed I have received even more trails and things have gotten even harder. I feel even a little stupid for letting all of these little hard things get me down, because I'm not going through anything life threatening or tragic. But it seems like if one more little thing goes wrong, I might explode. And I'm trying to do so many things right now that bring me peace, but they're not working. I'm afraid of starting off another week on such a negative note, so I'm wanting to turn things around and see things more positively. That's where I need your help! We sometimes get strength from other people through their experiences and support, so if you can, please share a short story of a time when you may have felt completely overwhelmed by things going wrong in your life and how you handled it, what brought you peace, how you got through it, etc. Feel free to offer any advice and words of encouragement! Thanks friends and family, and I'm hoping for a better and brighter week...
5 years ago
5 comments:
I was in your boat not long ago. I was going about my daily motions with work and school, but kept finding myself really unhappy with how things were going, and I couldn't figure out why. I have a wonderful husband, and a job that I love....both things I know you also have. But what I wasn't doing was taking time for myself everyday. I was forgetting to take care of myself! That is why I decided that 2010 was going to be the year of "Lindsey". I am trying to do more things for me: be more healthy, do things that I enjoy each day, etc.
I also decided that school (teaching school) was taking over my life. I was always worrying and thinking about things I needed to get done....even if I wasn't going to need them for days or even weeks. It was hard, but I had to come to the reality that there is, and always will be, things that can be done....but they don't need to be done RIGHT NOW. Now, to help my sanity, I only spend 2 days a week after contract time working on projects. I have to use my time at school a lot more efficiently now, but it has been worth it. I get home at a reasonable time, and get to spend more time with Cameron.....something that I had been neglecting. It was really hard to do at first, but has been SO WORTH IT!! Our relationship is better, I am happier, and ultimately I feel like I am a better teacher. Take time for you, and I promise you will feel a lot better!!
Hope that helps!! Let me know if I can help!!!
I've been there before, many times! I truely believe the reason it becomes harder, and the trials seem to pile up, is becuase Satan wants us to give up and fall when we are giving it our all. Anytime I try and do those small a simple things it seems to be tougher than before. Push through and you will see a great reward. Heavenly Father wants to see us striving to live the gospel principles even when things don't work out at first! Endure till the End! He is always there to give us blessings.
You are a strong person and I agree with you that we all sometimes need some words of encouragment. I also believe that when we are going through these hard times we DO need to lean on our friends and family. They can help lift us up, give us hope, and be there for comfort no matter how big or small the problem is. My advice would be to just keep doing what you are doing, and if you have to be selfish for while and just focus on you, that's ok. And if you need to talk to someone you can always call me:) My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Hey girl, I don't know how much this will help but I just had a lesson. In that lesson it was explained how Heavenly Father gives us all trials. But he is in control of them and he knows that we can handle the ones given to us. So when you feel completely frustrated, exhausted and out of hope, remember that he is in control and you are strong enough to endure thru it. Also you have a whole big family who loves you and supports you.
Tristin, I feel like a bad V.T. that I haven't been more intuned to know that you have been having a hard time lately. You always seem so happy and cheerful. I know how to put on a happy face too.
This past year has been a very challenging one for our family as well. At times I know I have murmured about my trials. But like your friends comment, I know the Lord is in control. That is one of the gifts that has gotten me through my trials with a better attitude. Honestly, without the gospel, I would have given up many times. If there is anything I can do to lighten you burden, please ask. (That is another gift that has helped me through my "down" days...are my friends and family.)
I love you, Tristin and I am so grateful to have you as a friend!
Thanks so much everyone. I am blessed to have great friends and family to support me. Sometimes we all need some help to put things in the proper perspective. I'm going to keep exercising my faith and try to make more time for myself and my husband, and depend on the Lord to help my husband and I through our trials. I'm hoping this week is a little better.
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