Finding joy in the journey

In times of trial one asks "Why me?" Why would someone like yourself be put into such situations? Especially situations that you started, but didn't intend the outcome it had? We also ask "Why?" Why would those around you react as such, when you know a different side of them? I once heard a quote that said "Only a big change will tell you who your real friends and family are". But doesn't that go for the one who started it all, too? There have been many situations where the one causing the problem thought that the only people who needed to truly apologize, were everyone else. But in many instances, it's the person who sees only them self as the person who needs to apologize. Trials are sticky situations provided by the Lord. So why are we so hurt? Don't we know that as long as we keep a smile in our heart, and a laugh on our tongue, that nothing can stop us from getting to where we want to be? Finding joy in journey's that have done much harm on both sides, really is worth mentioning. I've figured out that those who truly love their friends will put themselves in a situation that was never theirs to begin with. I also figured out that those who are truly your best friend, won't feel the need to put themselves in the situation, as they are too busy trying to make you forget the past and encouraging you to move on. With them being the one leading you into it.
I'm finding joy in all of this, the journey's... all of it. Jared's going to get a kick in the booty for bugging me on the phone last night, but will surely get a hug for letting me not only yell at him, but for giving me advice. He's an amazing young man, who has this keen talent to be trusted with that which we refuse to tell anyone else.

Its a great thing to be proud. You should be. You should hold your pretty head high and keep those dazzling eyes of yours forward. But not so much that you can’t hang your head low and say your sorry with a tear in your eye when you should.

I think that most people feel that they need to be upset for anything to mean something... For there to be a lesson learned. That's how I felt yesterday... All day. It's not the pain, guilt and sorrow you feel that teaches the lesson, but the light that lifts you up to show you that even through all of it, you can still make it and be happy. Don't ever feel that someone HAS to, or NEEDS to be held onto long for it to mean anything. I think that in the situation where trials effect everyone, it is no longer one's fault when one has sincerely apologized, and asked for forgiveness in return. But it is one's fault when you choose to be unhappy. "...be miserable like unto himself." Finding joy, is seeing what you lacked in the beginning that has made you want to become better.

My brothers and sisters, there is no tomorrow to remember if we don’t do something today.-- Thomas S. Monson

“As I have loved you, . . . love one another.” -- John 13:34

Our realization of what is most important in life goes hand in hand with gratitude for our blessings. -- Thomas S. Monson

God never leaves us alone, never leaves us unaided in the challenges that we face.-- Jeffrey R. Holland

Our testimonies have been strengthened. I believe we are all the more determined to live the principles of the gospel of Jesus Christ. -- Thomas S. Monson

"Never explain yourself. Your friends don’t need it and your enemies won’t believe it."

A best friend can tell you things you don’t want to tell yourself.

A true friend is someone you can disagree with and still remain friends.If not, they weren’t true friends in the first place.

A true friend is one who thinks you are a good egg even if you are half cracked.

Friends are worth living for.

Even in times of trial.

Find Joy in the Journey, and love one another... The fault is passed when it's no longer your fault for another one's unhappiness. When they make the choice that they are still unhappy.



When your dreams are only a sunset, set in the western skies; Remember it's a sunrise, in someone elses eyes.