Directing the sails.
Thomas S. Monson says, "We can't direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails."
In life there will be storms. We really have very little control over this, however we are not completely helpless against them. By adjusting our sails we don't have to suffer the brunt of their force.
Often times that adjustment has more to do with our attitude than anything else. It is easy to become discouraged and want to give up. But if you will direct yourself out of the gale you might find yourself thinking differently.
Many times we hang on for too long, allowing ourselves to make a change only when circumstances become unbearable. However, that resulting change might be the very thing that calms the storm.
The reality is that storms are a part of life, and thinking that we can avoid them is unrealistic. We must sail our boat adjusting the sails as we go along, and continue looking for smooth sailing ahead.
Love the quote and the message you added to it. Is the quote by Thomas S. Manson or Monson?
ReplyDeleteYou are correct. Thanks for the heads up.
DeleteHe is a remarkable man. To me he stands for service. As a church leader he visited the sick and the needy without fail. There are widows in nursing homes who have received his visits for years and then he graciously talked at their funerals.
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