teamwork

In applying the principle of stand close together and lift where you stand, I really looked to my roommates. It has been a new set of challenges and blessings this year living in such close quarters with people. We entered as strangers and ended up with tight knit friendships. We have our struggles, though, and this principle seems to really describe the successful way to deal with challenges and help each other. When one roommate has troubles, it's easy for us all to lend support and a listening ear and lift from where we stand. It's when we all are struggling at the same time that we really learn and grow. In these times which have only happened recently, we are continuing to learn that we really need to stand close together. If some of us are pulling a huge weight load and nobody notices, it can make things very difficult for the individuals. Butif we all lift an equal amount, we can lift and take care of each other and become a more Zion-like group.