The School of Life

I have this psychology class that I am taking that talks about making successful choices in life. I was reading it the other day and came across this thought that I really connected with:

"When we make a course correction, we hope the change improves the quality of our lives. Sometimes it does. Sometimes it doesn’t. But change always presents an opportunity for learning. That’s the way the University of Life works, and you’re enrolled whether you know it or not. Courses in the University of Life are a little different from those in a regular college. These courses are often offered by the Department of Adversities and they include subjects such as Problems 101, Obstacles 203, Mistakes 305, Fail-ures 410, and, for some, a graduate course called Catastrophes 599. Tests are given often, and there are no answers in the back of the book. In fact, there are no textbooks in these courses, only your experiences from which to learn and, hopefully, grow wiser."

In the School of Life, it helps to have a Tender Teacher. Thankfully, that Teacher is our Elder brother, Jesus Christ. He loves us and wants us to Succeed. Despite our frailties and our mistakes, He gives us these tests and these trials because He knows we are capable, with His help, to pass them--more importantly, with flying colors! He has so much love for us! I have felt that so many times in my life. I've experienced enough trials in my life not to recognize this as one. You could say I am a "Hard-things Junkie." As much as the trials hurt and give me so much pain in the moment, when I can overcome them, the growth that I gain is worth so much. It's desirable. I want more. I want to become better. I know that it is through our trials that we can become better, that we can continue to pass these tests, and that we can learn through each wrong answer the way in which we can receive the right answers next time. That's the beautiful thing about the Atonement. An, "At-One"ment with our Savior Jesus Christ.

Anyways, I was excited to see this concept in my textbook. I am recognizing that I was inspired to take some of the classes I did this semester because they are helping me so much to mentally and emotionally prepare myself for a mission and for life. I can see God's hand in the little details of my life, and I will tell you, It is amazing!

Lots of love,
Future Sister Holly Howell