Frustration

Small life update:

1. I finished the Bible, all the way through. With that I've completed The Stadard Works(Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price).

2. I was rereading some sections from WaT(theories incoming), and I found a section where Kaladin talks about how he still cares, but now he measures his success based on whether or not he tries to protect, not so much if he succeeds. That one got to me.

I remember a time early on my mission, where I felt like everything was falling apart. We were talking to so many people, sharing with them teachings and invitations I KNEW would help them: stop smoking, read the scriptures, come to church, develop a relationship with God. Despite our best efforts, no one listened to us. I remember in particular one day talking with another companionship, and all fpur of us were just exhausted, venting to each other about the people we spoke to, people we loved, who would not listen and didn't seem to want our help. It was a depressing day.

It took me another three months or so to get to where Kaladin was, honestly around the time WaT was coming out, or a few months before. I began to see my efforts in a different light. I couldn't convert people, but I could try. I could offer them steps to overcome their addictions, to build positive habits and spiritual growth, but ultimately the decision was theirs, I was just there to offer help if they would accept.

I honestly wasn't a huge fan of WaT, but that right there made me like Kaladin more.