Appreciating Life

Mortal life is such a precious thing. True, life can be very difficult at times. The trials and hardships we face on a daily basis sometimes feel overwhelming. Even though it seems, at times, like mortal life is a punishment it is actually a great blessing. Becuase we are able to experience hard times, trials, and tribulations we can learn and progress from them. The prophet Lehi teaches us in 2 Nephi 2:11 that without opposition we would not know good. Without experiencing something bad we can't fully appreciate how blessed and happy we are when nothing bad has happened. Consider how good you feel when you start to feel better after having a cold. It feels amazing. You don't notice how wonderful it is to go through the day without needing to blow your nose until you get sick and blow till your nose is beat red and in pain. It's a funny analogy but, it's the same way with life. I don't think any of us will fully appreciate the gift of mortal life that our Heavenly Father has given us until after we die. I am very glad that I chose to come to earth and experience both the good and the bad. None of us really know when our time on earth will be finished. Because of this we need to be grateful for every experience we have, both good and bad.