I love this quote found in the September 2008 Ensign article written by Sarah E. Miller, entitled "Hope and Healing in Recovering from Abuse":
"Our mortal experiences, however difficult they may be, can be channeled to help us know God and to learn about who we are in relationship to Him."
That really sums up the purpose of trials and gives focus and hope. We can be hurt and angry and bitter, or we can come closer to our Heavenly Father and enjoy the infinite possibilities of joy and healing. I see it like a funnel. If we choose to stay hurt and "protect" ourselves then the opening is wide...but eventually shrinks until there's nothing but sorrow. If we choose to forgive and allow the Savior and his Atonement to enter our hearts, the possibilities are endless. This is my primitive "sketch" of what it would look like:
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