Elder Lawrence E. Corbridge shares insights on strength and perseverance (Part 2)

The second impression from the dream is strength. While I was astounded by the unusual strength I was given. And listen to this. This is important. I never felt strong. There was no moment when I was consciously aware of an infusion of heavenly power and strength. I never felt strong. The load was always heavy, but the strength was nonetheless undeniable. Because I never tired to the point of failure. Yes, I got tired, but never to the point of failure. I never. And I never rested. I had strength always, always to just keep on going. Again, I never felt strong, but there was always sufficient strength for my needs. Strength to go on, but not in the sense of pushing myself to the limits and beyond. Or exerting the last ounce of energy. Rather in the sense of strength to bear the burden and not tire. Although I didn't feel strong, after a while I began to realize the strength to go on was inexhaustible. I was also aware the strength was linked somehow to the presence of the friend provided I not stop. Which leads me to the third impression. I just kept on going. I didn't ever stop. I never stopped. I just kept going. And I knew it was a very long way. And if I didn't haul the canoe back to the ranch, somebody else would drive out in the truck, throw it in the back and return it to the ranch. But I picked up the burden anyway and started to walk. And once walking, I never stopped. I just kept on going. No matter the terrain, no matter the difficulty, no matter the threat, no matter the risk, the weight, no matter the distance, I kept on going. The final instinct.