4. I think, it is only when one accepts one's weaknesses that one can begin to change to achieve full flourishing.

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In good times and bad times, you walk with me.

Sometimes it hurts so much to think of the people who are uncared for. There are so many ways in which people can be uncared for, and one of the ways is apathy. When people assume that others are fine or that they have enough resources to learn how to cope, so they are kept preoccupied with their own lives and that only. Although inside, they would want to show care if they knew how much it was lacking.

I am often small-minded enough to only think of the work that I have, of the ways in which I suffer. But we all are here on this earth together, all not quite of our own choice, all floundering in some way or another. It's beautiful and comforting and inspiring when you realise the ways by which we can be on the same side, to strengthen each other in solicitude.

It has transformed me in some ways. Then I am able to think that I would like to know others, because I would like to be able to be there for others - instead of thinking merely of whether the other side would feel awkward or reject me, or whether the other side would make use of me or fool me or hurt me. I want to become stronger, holding on to those truths and the love that I have been given and that have been planted in my soul. Remembrance and faithfulness will enable me to continue this quest, in spite of the things and people I will meet, and also because of them. Because they hurt so much that they do such things, because everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. Also because such things will give you immense happiness and fulfillment, that last and blossom in abundance.

In a brief concentrated fit of vanity, I thought to myself, "I would like those who have read my stories to say, she has a beautiful mind."

I do not want mere happiness; I search for joy. Because joy is something you can have regardless of circumstances - regardless of who is around you, or what society thinks of you, or what obstacles life has thrown in your way - joy is only a secret you have to discover and apply.

You know a lot of times, church has seemed more of an obligation than something I desperately want to go for. I know the communion with God and reminder of all he is gives me much peace, but there's the travelling and waking up early when you know your non-Christian friends are sleeping in. And also this last semester, the fact that my very good friend who goes to the same church as me was away on exchange.

So I thought I would just share a different sentiment today: So excited for church tomorrow! :)

I really love being an INFJ. God equips each of us perfectly for his plan, so God, I await your plan with happiness because I know whatever it is, no matter the pains I'll suffer from the cuts you make on me, no matter the troubles I will receive from my own sins, that you love me. You love me so much that you could not bear to see me go wrong, to mistreat me more than I can bear. All I need to do is cling to your truth, because all these things shall pass. You will push me and push me, but then someday I'll come to you quiet, because I am afraid of your pure unclouded eyes, and you will say, This is your life and these are your faults. But because you have clung to me, you have been changed. You are my child, whom I love and am well pleased with. You will make me beautiful for all eternity.