When our burdens are grievous to be borne, when we face a world in which it seems that there is only struggle and no rest, I hope we can remember the immense strength of our sisterhood, the reservoirs that we have within us, and the unfailing wellspring of the Savior’s love for us, even in the midst of adversity.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the strength found in sisterhood and faith during challenging times.
Chieko N. Okazaki's quote highlights how, in moments of overwhelming struggle and hardship, we can draw upon the strength that comes from our connections with one another as women and the deep love and support we receive through faith. It reminds us to tap into our internal reservoirs of strength and the love that surrounds us, especially when faced with adversity.
In practice
This quote could be shared at a women's empowerment event to inspire unity.
Let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.
What the Anzac legend did do, by the bravery and sacrifice of our troops, was reinforce our own cultural notions of independence, mateship, and ingenuity. Of resilience and courage in adversity.
It is easy to go down into Hell; night and day, the gates of dark Death stand wide; but to climb back again, to retrace one's steps to the upper air - there's the rub, the task.
Many a man will have the courage to die gallantly, but will not have the courage to say, or even to think, that the cause for which he is asked to die is an unworthy one.
If we lose the war in the air we lose the war and lose it quickly.
All that I am ... I owe to the Air Force.
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