Make Room

   In the book, The Life Model: Living From the Heart Jesus Gave You, the authors write about our basic need for JOY...that we are made to experience joy as little people. When we are not the "twinkle" in someone's eyes, especially our parents or primary caregivers, we are more likely to experience anger and frustration.
   When I was about 7 or 8 years old, I remember walking by a store that sold chandeliers, cut glass, and crystal items. The bizarre part was that I remember thinking how good it would feel to be able to walk in and clear the shelves, shattering glass everywhere. I remember thinking there must be something wrong with me. I didn't know anyone else who had those kinds of destructive thoughts at that age. I never told anyone.
    But when I started working on my JOY STRENGTH, I learned that I had an anger problem because of my perceptions of not experiencing joy as a little one. My first step of healing had to be identifying and working on the core issues of my anger, and letting God heal them.
    This is part of my joy journey --- and I'm still working on them. But I have LOTS less anger than I used to have...I'm not nearly as sarcastic...I can feel peace and joy more often than ever before.
    More on the story...is this something you are looking for? Let me know!  (THERE'S A JOY EVENT COMING FOR THE YAKIMA VALLEY!! I'll keep you posted!)