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Life is so much easier if we don't feel sorry for ourselves.

—Helen Casey

Our willingness to feel sorry for ourselves is related to our level of faith. When we cherish the knowledge that God has always been present, we can pull ourselves through any difficult experience. Some might say that our difficulties multiply as we age, and many situations are harder for us to handle. Perhaps we have less income and our bodies are less agile. But nothing has to get us down, and nothing will if we go to the ever-present Source for whatever we need.

When we decide to feel sorry for ourselves, we have effectively filled up our minds with thoughts that prevent us from hearing the inner voice of strength. If we listen to it instead, we'll not be overwhelmed by any situation that's happening. It might help to recall an earlier period in our lives when our faith walked us through a hard time. Perhaps we got fired or a marriage filled us with pain. When we sought comfort, it came to us. It still will. We need not feel abandoned, which is what we're feeling if trapped by self-pity. God didn't go anywhere. Only our minds left.

I will recall the Power of the Presence anytime I am scared or frustrated today. Comfort will come to call.

—from Keepers of the Wisdom