Emily’s Curio

I just read the entire book of, ‘The uses of Adversity” today, by Carlfred Broderick.  I love short books with really strong messages, ones that let you read them in under an hour and think about them all day. There are so many beliefs out there, false ideas, that if someone is living right nothing bad will ever happen to them. I never believed that. I always thought that life would happen to you no matter how you were living, but blessings would only come to those who were faithful and obedient, thus encouragement for being faithful and obedient.

Lately I have gained a perspective of the atonement that I hadn’t had earlier in life; that it is there for me, and for the people that I love, and for the people that I dont know and/or don’t love.  It’s been a deep seeded feeling that has touched me not to care less about any person but to care even more for them, especially the ones who are the hardest to care for.

I met a man who went through a difficult time, and he and his wife went through a devastating adversity where much was at stake, even life. He told me that once he was able to get out of it and see a bit of light, and feel a bit of releif, his perspective changed. He didn’t want to do or say or think anything that could cause anyone more pain in their life. He is probably one of the most compassionate, caring, Christlike souls I have ever met. He used his adversity as a tool, it never defeated him. I appreciate his aquaintance and his wifes, she is also someone who understanding, and kindness flow from.

I’m grateful to Emily Watts, who persued the publishing of the book until it was done.