Answers

So I came to grips with my teeth problems and the crown and tooth and posts breaking off.  It is what it is.  I'll get it fixed and that's all I can do. A done deal.

I've been so melancholy today.  It started last evening.  In today's world everyone appears so happy.  On Facebook or Tweet/Twitter/Text and even on blogs....everyone just seems happy.  All the time!  Celebrating something or going somewhere or eating something delish.  Sharing tidbits of happenings that just seem wonderful.  And it is wonderful.  I understand it's not good to just put private info out for anyone to have a look-see.  Also it's dangerous to share- as sometimes people don't let things go after you have conquered, or whatever, and moved ahead.

The Gospel brings me truth, peace, happiness/joy, spiritual satisfaction.  I treasure my membership.  In spite of all those marvelous treasure to enjoy, embrace and revel in, I still at times have deep struggles.  I work my way through them and keep moving along the path.  Some things just hang on for what seems an eternity.

Today I found something that helped me so much and I want to share it, in case I'm not the only one, that struggles to keep the ducks lined up.  I seek for answers/solutions to whatever I'm up against usually through Prayer, Temple, Fasting, Scriptures and Conference Reports.  I found something that is worth it's weight in gold!!!

I absolutely love this and do not remember reading it before but I always absorb Conference talks so perhaps at that time it wasn't the answer I was seeking but boy!, I grabbed the brass ring today!!!

"Don't let the workings of adversity totally absorb your life.  Try to understand what you can.  Act where you are able; then let the matter rest with the Lord for a period while you give to others in worthy ways before you take on appropriate concern again."

"Please learn that as you wrestle with a challenge and feel sadness because of it, you can simultaneously have peace and rejoicing.  Yes, pain, disappointment, frustration, and anguish can be temporary scenes played out onto the stage of life.  Behind them there can be a background of peace and the positive assurance that a loving Father will keep His promises.  You can qualify for those promises by a determination to accept His will, by understanding the plan of happiness, by receiving all of the ordinances, and by keeping the covenants made to assure their fulfillment."  

                                                   (Elder Richard G. Scott- Trust in the Lord -CR 1995)

Truly, I feel I should charge you for this fantastic information, of how an Apostle says to deal with the challenges of life and have peace and rejoicing at the same time!!!!!  I totally believe that words spoken at General Conference are TRUTH!

Here is one other gold nugget for you to file away into the recesses of your mind for figuring out how to manage emotions, on our mortal trek.  Here you go!

"If our minds and hearts are cluttered with negative thoughts as a result of emotional pain, we may not be able to feel or hear the guidance of the Spirit.  Elder Scott also taught:  

'The inspiring influence of the Holy Spirit can be overcome or masked by strong emotions, such as anger, hate, passion, fear, or pride.  When such influences are present, it is like trying to savor the delicate flavor of a grape while eating a jalapeno pepper.  Both flavors are present, but one completely overpowers the other.  In like manner, strong emotions overcome the delicate promptings of the Holy Spirit.'  (To Acquire Spiritual Guidance-Oct. CR 2009)  To become open to God's heavenly channel of communication, we need to let go of anxieties and learn to become emotionally and spiritually still."  (Healing Through Christ)

So there you go!!!  told by a prophet, sweet Elder Scott, that you don't have to constantly focus on adversities that are those long term kind (actually it would work for all!)  You can calm down, have faith, do what you can to resolve the challenge and set it on the back burner.  Then give it a stir at another time and re-examine the problem and see if you can move ahead on it!!! 

I am thrilled to have found these quotes and also so happy to share them with you if you have been looking for answers.

In the midst of my biggest challenge today, I remembered this beautiful old song, you can get it online.  it reaches my heart!  Yours too?  

 You’re Not Alone 

Here’s a little song to help you get along.
It will see you through when you’re feeling blue.
And though it’s not profound when you’re feeling down, so down,
Sing this little tune, and you’ll feel better soon.
You’re not alone, even when you’re feeling on your own,
You are loved in ways that can’t be shown; your needs are known;
You’re not alone.
And when you cry, you’re just letting go of heartache deep inside,
And tomorrow there’ll be sunshine and sky and love close by;
You’re not alone.
And we know that it’s not easy, but we know that it won’t last,
’cause one that loves you more than me is sending blessings fast.
You’re not alone, say it one more time,
“I’m not alone,”
And even when it’s hard to find the words, our prayers are heard;
We’re not alone.
You’re not alone.

Michael McLean

New Era, Jan.–Feb. 1984, 12–13