May My Higher Self Grow

If we are to rise above this depression, dejection
and despondency of soul, and turn it to use in God's
service, we must face it, accept it, and realize the
worth of holy self-abasement. In this way you will
transmute the lead of your heaviness into gold, a gold
far purer than any of your gayest, most light-hearted
sallies. Well, then, be patient with yourself. See to
it that your higher self puts up with your lower.

- Francis de Sales -

(Holding one's misery before God and allowing God to
touch and transform it brings true healing, and patience
with oneself during this process is a great gift. Pray
that your "higher self" may grow.)