| Small Victories |

Wow. That's about the only word I can use to describe the sheer brilliance and beauty of General Conference a couple of weeks ago. Although all of the messages shared contained much wisdom and revelation, Elder Holland's address in particular gave such incredible insights specifically relating to emotional/mental health. And boy did he ever share those things with gusto!

As I was re-watching Elder Holland's talk tonight, trying to come up with what particular point I wanted to address in this post, I noticed something I hadn't picked up on the first time I listened to this talk. 

He said, "If [they] are only small victories, be grateful for them." Small Victories. I love that idea of accomplishing simple and small things every day, every hour, and every week. 

I was reminded by a dear friend this evening that small victories are what brought me through depression. Small victories are the things that continue to bring me through depression on the daily. 

Even if you feel like you have nothing left to offer, you feel burned out, exhausted, and tarnished, there will always be a small victory you have achieved. You may have simply gotten out of bed and dealt with a really rough day. That totally counts as a small victory! Perhaps you held the door open for someone walking into a building behind you- small victory! 

Don't ever undervalue the preciousness of your small victories. This week I am going to focus on the little things I accomplish every day through our Savior, Jesus Christ. For with Him, all things are truly possible. 

In case you missed Elder Holland's talk, here it is:

http://www.lds.org/general-conference/print/2013/10/like-a-broken-vessel?lang=eng