Support Bucket

Have you ever wonder what's going on in other people's lives? Just stop to think if they are going through the same things you are? Fighting the battles you are fighting, no matter how big or small? Have you ever realize that even for your friends, you sometimes don't know what's going on inside their minds completely, and most of the time, you have no idea how you can help them? 

Seriously, take a mental look around you right now, and try to imagine everyone that has a part in your life. Do you know what they need? Do you know how to help them? Do you know if they are truly happy or not? And what can you do make a difference for them?

These are all questions I have been asking myself this week. I realize that there are so many people around me that I laugh and talk with everyday, but I really don't know what's going on in their lives, and how I might be able to make it better. 

We all have those days where even the tress seems to
be against us. :( 

We all have our own trials. And some of them is really hard to fight against with a positive attitude all the time. I know I sure do have things I been fighting for a long time, and sometimes all I need is a hug, and somebody to tell me that everything's going to be okay. 

And I am pretty certain that all of us out there just want that too when our lives reach a road block. We are all humans, and we are definitely not perfect. We need support and guidance in our lives to be able to go through each and every day accomplishing the things we are supposed to do. And the support that we need can come from anything or anyone. It can come from music, or writing. It can come from our hobbies, or work. And one of the main support systems I have found in my life is my family and friends. They mean everything to me, and I want to be there to be everything for them. 

It's hard to forget about ourselves sometimes, and start to look at others. To pay attention to what they really need in their lives and how you might be able to help. I know that sometimes I just get too involved on my own problems, and forget that others out there is fighting through hard times too. But when I take a step back, and take some time out of my day to serve others, no matter if they are a friend or a stranger, everything seems to fall into the right perspective. 

I realize that life is hard. It's definitely not perfect. It's always a struggle from day till night, night till weeks, weeks till years, but that doesn't matter. Because all of us on this earth is fighting through that also. There isn't one of us that is completely perfect except our Savior, Jesus Christ. 

The whole point of our time here on earth is to fight through that. But we are not meant to fight through that alone. We have the Savior, Heavenly Father, the Holy Ghost, the Gospel, and all the wonderful people around us. They are the tools in our support bucket. They are there to help, and in return, we become a tool for other people. 

So don't be afraid to ask for help. Don't be afraid to realize your weaknesses, and to get on your  knees to ask for support. He will always be there to answer you, no matter what's going on. Don't feel weak to call up a friend and just talk about what's going on in your life. They are there to be your tool, to support you in what you need. 

But there is also a second side to this. You also have to be a tool for other's. Be openminded to what others needs. Be there to listen, and be there to support. Remember that you are also a part of somebody else's support bucket. That is how the support system works. It's always an ongoing cycle. You help someone, they help you. You ask your Heavenly Father for guidance, and He helps you, which then in turn makes you stronger to help somebody else once again, and then it just keeps repeating. 

Isn't that just great?? Have you ever realize that this is how life works? Everybody helping each other in the end really just turns back to helping our Lord in doing his work? I think that this is one of the really cool principles of the Gospel. We are never alone. Ever. And if we are there to make sure somebody else don't feel alone, then all we are doing is ensuring that the support system keeps going. :) I just think that is amazing! 

This is a circle. And Circles are forever infinite.
They don't stop.
Just like the Support system. :)  

So tomorrow when you wake up, take a look around you. Think about all the people in your life, and realize that they are all trying to fight through their battles with dragons and monsters too. Make a goal to be a better tool in that wonderful support basket. It's hard, I know. But it is so worth it. I promise. I have seen and felt the blessings of service, and what a big difference it had made in my life. And I really want that for you too. 

Try a little harder to be a little better. Actually, try your best to be the best tool you can be. :) That's all there is to it. You don't have to be perfect. NOBODY can. So don't try. Just try to be your BEST. :) Because as always, I am. :) I love you all! Have an absolutely wonderful day. 

Love, 

Q2