Dear Bishop, The mantle you bear will be a delight. You will observe the healing power of the atonement of Jesus Christ and feel the love our heavenly parents have for their children. You will experience profound joy. The mantle you bear will also be a burden. You will observe the heartache associated with mortality and feel the agony of those who experience unimaginable loss. You will experience profound sorrow. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf taught that we can "gain precious treasures" as we

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... nce "the intense joys and sorrows of mortality" as we "learn to strive, to seek, and to struggle" in order to "discover truths about God and ourselves. " 1 As we come to know the intense joys and intense sorrows of mortality, we might experience ambivalence. The word "ambivalence" originates from the Latin ambo (both) and valere (strong) and refers to the tension individuals feel as they simultaneously encounter strong positive and negative experiences. 2 Ambivalence can create dissonance, anxiety, and frustration but can also energize, motivate, and enlighten, leading to deeper reflection and