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398. 3 Common Cultural Myths that Make Mormons Miserable. From Meridian Magazine.

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This is a very interesting article, for those who may feel "burned out" trying to become perfect.  Yes, it is important to try to improve ourselves, but the author, a clinical therapist, helps us learn to use wisdom.  LINE UPON LINE 3 Common Cultural Myths that Make  Mormons Miserable By Julie de Azevedo Hanks  · April 16, 2015 It’s no secret that there are some very specific myths in Mormon culture. These can range from our family size (15 kids and counting!) to our vocabulary (“oh, my heck!”), and even to our food (green jello, anyone?). While certainly not all (or even most) Mormons embody these stereotypes, most of us can have a good laugh at them from time to time. Other myths concerning our faith, however, are not as funny or lighthearted, During my years as a clinical therapist, I’ve witnessed how faulty spiritual equations can cause some Latter-day Saints great emotional pain and rob them of happiness and peace. These ideas are