In this episode we’ll talk about the story of Esther, which is one of my favorite Old Testament stories. We’ll review the courage it took for her to intervene on behalf of her people, especially when the likelihood of death was high. We’ll talk about how difficult tasks require courage and effort to manage. Specifically, we’ll discuss how mental health issues often take a long time, with extended effort, to change for the better. This is not a bad thing, because as we engage in diligent effort over time, not only do we see results, but we learn valuable skills that will help in other matters of personal improvement.