Everyone Has Trials

Reflections, reflections...
Reflections of Womanhood

The woman I see reflected
In the stillness of life's own mirror,
May have the promise of life eternal,
May my life be worthy here.

I see myself in that reflection,
A chosen daughter of God above,
I know that I will be exalted
If I am pure and full of love.

Each woman receives her calling
Far before her mortal birth.
From the realms of sacred heaven
Comes the chance for life on earth.

To some the road seems easy
As we outwardly compare,
We do not know the inward struggles
That gives each her cross to bear.

The woman I see reflected
In the stillness of life's own mirror,
May have the promise of life eternal,
May my life be worthy here.

Reflections, reflections...

I love that song. The part that stands out to me is "we do not know the inward struggles that gives each her cross to bear." Everyone has trials, some we can see and some we can't. My trial is outward, but what about the person who has depression, low self-esteem, judgementalness or lack of patience? It reminds me that we need to be kind to everyone because we don't know what they are struggling with. I actually think those who have outward trials also have inward trials. I know I do. We are imperfect people trying to do our best with what we know. We need to give ourselves and others a break. Love our neighbors, as ourselves...