We had a great lesson in relief society today about feeling weary and overcoming those feelings. I have to admit that at times I have felt weary, over-whelmed, and ready to give up. Wouldn't life be easier to just wrap myself up in my own self-pity and ignore the rest of the world.

I find that these feelings for me come the quickest when I try to compare myself to others around me. Someone mentioned that we need to "get real" with ourselves and those around us. I know that I often compare my worst self with others best self, or their "church face". When I do that, I come out on bottom.

Did you know that I don't like to stand up in crowds? I'm envious of those that can do so with ease. I am worried that others will see my children mis-behaving in public and know that I'm not as good as a mom as they are. I watch others easily quote scriptures and wish I had that same talent.

I have struggled with these types of self-talk my whole life and have come to the conclusion that life is not a competition with anyone but myself. I need to make peace with myself and the Lord. It doesn't matter that someone is better at something than I am. If I am doing all I can do, the Lord will make up the difference. Part of the atonement can be used to forge myself for the shortcomings of my own.

Through the Lord, I can do anything!