Perspective

There's a poem that I've heard probably hundreds of times. And even though I've heard it a lot, I never get sick of hearing it! The Huntsman Cancer Institute has little bookmarks of this all around their facility.

Cancer Is So Limited.

 

It cannot destroy love

It cannot shatter hope

It cannot corrode faith

It cannot destroy people

It cannot kill friendship

It cannot suppress memories

It cannot silence courage

It cannot invade the soul

It cannot steal eternal life

It cannot conquer the spirit

 

 

Instead of looking at all the bad things that can happen with cancer, look at the things that can't happen because of cancer. Perspective is pretty important. You change your perspective, and you'll see the world differently. I changed my perspective about cancer, and it suddenly didn't seem as hard anymore.

 

This isn't directed toward anyone, obviously, but isn't it funny?

 

 

 

 

Here are some more serious pictures.

 

 

 

 

In my opinion, changing your perspective can make everything a whole lot better! It's improved my life and helped me through some of the hardest times.

 

A quick example is reading the Book of Mormon. I've mentioned it before. I decided to seriously focus and study it, not just read through. And from the very moment I started it, reading didn't feel like a chore anymore. Now, I look forward to reading it and I sometimes can't put it down. It's made my scripture study a million times better and has strengthened my testimony as well as improve my life.

 

If you already have a great perspective, good job. Next time you see me, ask me for a high five. If you haven't, I HIGHLY recommend that you do it!

 

Until next time, keep running!