Here is a challenge.

Now, here is a challenge—the next time the enemy approaches—that enemy of sadness—hold on steadily, even mechanically, to the name of Christ for one-half day—if you persistently keep the name of Christ in your mind—it may be just parrot-fashion, but if you have the will to do this, instead of days of depression, a tussle of a few hours and the enemy is routed.

Tatiana Riabouchinska darning ballet shoes, Sydney, between 1938-1940 | State Library of New South Wales