thanks to Neal A. Maxwell...

I usually don't blog about things like this but for some reason, here I go.  

Every morning I get quotes via text from my friend Travis.  They are always good, but sometimes one sticks out.  I was looking through some of them and came across this one:

"In our approach to life, patience also helps us to realize that while we may be ready to move on, having had enough of a particular learning experience, our continued presence is often needed as part of the learning environment of others."

-Neal A. Maxwell

It's definitely one of my favorites... I had to read it a couple of times and think about what it means, but after doing so, it really hit me!  It's kind of uplifting and just a feel-good kind of quote.  Since all trials are learning experiences, I think trials are what he is talking about.  I tend to think in a pretty selfish way about my trials.  I always want them just to end.  Well, next time I get 

FRUSTRATED 

with struggles I am going through or things I am facing, I am going to try to remember this quote.  While I may not want to go through my trials any longer, it may be necessary for others to learn their own valuable lesson.  Our trials can actually benefit others!  It's definitely a much 

HAPPIER

 way to face trials when you look at them this way.  

I'll do my best!  

Hope you found that as uplifting as I did!