When President Hinckley called Susan W. Tanner to be the YW General President she felt overwhelmed but remembered two important things. First, she knew she loved young women and, second, she remembered a personal motto she had: "I Can Do Hard Things!" Sister Tanner incorporated that motto into one for all the young women to fall back on in times of discouragement.
Sister Tanner spoke once of a time she was struggling with despair, but found comfort in thinking positive thoughts. "I concentrated on three things," Sister Tanner said. "Finals will be over in three weeks. I know my family loves me. And I know Heavenly Father loves me...These thoughts elevated me enough to feel the comfort and guidance of the Holy Ghost through a difficult time."
I definitely need to use the "I Can Do Hard Things" motto when I hear that innner voice tell me it's "too difficult," "too late," "too early," or just "too much to take on." I need to boldly remind myself that I can do this because I can do hard things! It's a great slogan! And, no, I'm not "too old" to adopt it!
