If you feel the world’s falling apart, you don’t have to sit idly by and watch the decline. You can offer your services to any of these organizations or even financial support if the frontlines frighten you.
After all, we are in this world together, and there is hope everywhere if we open our eyes. Each of us should commit to doing what we can to inspire hope in those around us.
While faith in God is crucial to be a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints, it is important to cultivate that relationship with Our Savior Jesus Christ through learning about the faith of the men and women who developed the church today.
At first, safety was a concern, and survival instincts helped us get through the initial few weeks and months of staying inside and avoiding visiting family and friends. However, over time, Covid has become unhealthy in a whole new way.
Lord, my body is weak, but You can help my soul stay strong. Give me the strength to accept the limits this illness may put on my physical being. Grant me the faith to believe in a higher purpose for the suffering I am enduring right now.
Of course, much of the Bible is parable, not meant to be taken literally but used to teach lessons. This particular statement is considered parabolic in nature. The size of the mustard seed compared to a mountain is insurmountable, but according to this verse, you don’t need a large measure of faith to do seemingly impossible things.
Study after study shows that owning a pet has a calming effect. Petting your animal and snuggling with it can significantly improve your feelings.
You’ve probably heard that petting a dog or cat can lower your blood pressure. It can also help release oxytocin, the chemical that makes us feel happy.
Maintaining good mental health is essential to proper daily function, but unfortunately, until recently, it was seen as a secondary or even unnecessary part of personal wellness maintenance.
Indeed, until the mid-to-late 1900s, the topic of mental health was seen as taboo, and painful conditions – both physical and mental – caused many preventable deaths
People joke about FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), but it is absolutely a real thing. It’s a valid reason why you feel guilty about taking a mental health day. It shows that you’re dedicated to your job and take it seriously, both of which are great qualities in an employee.
Sometimes it is easier to laugh about our problems instead of facing them straight on; struggling with feeling less than is very hard to face for many people. So instead of seeking help or looking for pity, we cover it up.
Even in moments of difficulty, we can rest knowing that God holds us in the palm of his hand. Proverbs 3:5–6 says it best, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.”