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[Title] Comprehending the Reality of Death

[Kicker] I had been taught about where we go after we die, but when I found out about the death
of my friend Malori, I had to put what I had been taught to the test. Did I really believe that there
was a spirit world? Would things ever feel the same without her?
[Highlights of the source article] We all will eventually face the reality of death. Until recently,
I had never have to experience the pain of death. I dont know if I can accurately describe how I
felt when I heard that an accident had taken the life of my friend Malori. Shock. Disbelief. I
couldnt breathe. Sadness. And then waves of emotions came at me all at once: happiness from
memories, disappointment from regrets of not spending more time together, and the uneasiness
of uncertainty of how life could go on without her.
Friends and family came to my aid to provide me with comfort, but I was still sad. I found peace
in a general conference talk called Doors of Death [https://www.lds.org/generalconference/1992/04/doors-of-death?lang=eng] given by President Russell M. Nelson
[https://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/what-are-prophets/bio/russell-m-nelson?lang=eng].
Regarding this sadness Nelson said, Irrespective of age, we mourn for those loved and lost.
Mourning is one of the deepest expressions of pure love. I had never realized that our sadness
and mourning is evidence of our love for those who die.
President Nelson taught that our understanding of the Plan of Salvation can help us understand
the need for a physical death. It doesnt matter how much loss we experience; it doesnt make it
any easier. But keeping an eternal perspective includes understanding that postmortal life, the
resurrection, and immortality does bring peace.

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We need not look upon death as an enemy, says Nelson. With full understanding and
preparation, faith supplants fear. Hope displaces despair. While we must say goodbye to our
loved ones now, we have the hope of a joyful reunion.

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[Link to the source article] Read or watch President Nelsons talk Doors of Death
[https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1992/04/doors-of-death?lang=eng].
Source: lds.org [http://lds.org]
[Byline] , Mormon Insights
Find more insights
Watch this young mans experience of losing some of his family in a car accident, Plan of
Salvation We are still a Family.
[https://www.mormonchannel.org/watch/collection/come-follow-me-plan-of-salvation/plan-ofsalvation-were-still-a-family-1]

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Watch these short clips to hear how others have found peace in the Gospel of Jesus Christ in
Mountains to Climb [https://www.mormonchannel.org/watch/series/mormonmessages/mountains-to-climb-2] a Mormon Message about enduring through trials.
Watch this young mans experience of feeling guilt and grief of losing his best friend in He Will
Give You Help. [https://www.lds.org/youth/video/he-will-give-you-help?lang=eng]
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With the Internet, smart phones, and other technology, pornography

can seem nearly impossible to avoid. If we want to steer clear of it
and replace this counterfeit with true love,
[https://www.lds.org/ensign/2015/02/true-love?lang=eng] we need
to turn to Jesus Christ for help to replace our natural-man desires
with spiritual strength. (See Mosiah 3:19.)
[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/mosiah/3.19]

In My Battle with Pornography,

[https://www.lds.org/youth/article/my-battle-withpornography?lang=eng] an article on lds.org, one recovering porn
addict shares practical tips that can help you repent, heal, and avoid
future encounters with pornography:

Seek the Lords help to control your thoughts and desires.

The Savior suffered temptations of every kind so that he could
succor his people according to their infirmities (Alma 7:1112).
[https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/alma/7.11-12] Seek his help to
replace unworthy thoughts with inspiring ones, including uplifting
music or scriptures you have memorized.

Change your routines.

Recognize the times you view pornography and change the habit by
doing something else. Go exercise, talk to a friend, read in a public
area, or work on a new hobby.

Eliminate the opportunity.

Separate yourself from temptation. No person, material, or
circumstance is worth falling into or remaining in a pornography
addiction. Internet filters can help.

Pray for hope to replace your despair.

You may feel like you will never be able to fully repent. Pray for
hope and healing, believing that the Lord means it when he says he
can heal you.

Seek professional assistance.

Dont feel embarrassed about seeking professional counseling.
Talking openly about your problem can help you confront it and find
solutions.