Received a blessing from a dear friend tonight.
I expect so much from myself and it crushes me when I don't succeed. And I've been pushing myself over the edge to succeed. I've been pushing myself too hard in general.

- Remember the big picture. This is a blip in the eternal perspective.
- Do your best but don't expect perfection. You are not capable of perfection no matter how hard you try.
- Even if you don't come in first, or second, or place at all, you can finish the race. Finishing is important, nothing else.
- The Priesthood is the power of God restored to men on the earth and I am immensely grateful for it. I have trouble asking for help sometimes and I am grateful that there are those who can come when I do call and are capable of giving me help from a power beyond my own. I am so grateful for my Heavenly Father's love. I am so grateful for the love of my friends.