It isn’t as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don’t worry. I say that to myself every morning. It all works out in the end. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future.– Gordon B. Hinckley
I recently learned something about a writer I really admire that surprised me. This woman is a wonderful artist who is living a life that anyone would call a dream: she has a happy marriage, a delightful home, wonderful friends. She’s also using her personal talents and passions to both make a great living and make the world a brighter place. You might say that she has it all. What I learned that surprised me was that this same woman tried to kill herself many years ago, and she nearly succeeded. Somehow, she went from being in complete and utter despair to being a source of inspiration and upliftment for thousands – perhaps even millions – of people who appreciate her work. If you’re struggling and it seems like your pain will never end, please keep this story tucked away in your heart. When you feel like giving up, pull it out and use it as a reminder that one day, you too may have it all, and be very glad that you summoned the strength and faith to keep going. –