ANGER

Anger is an interesting emotion and one I have not mastered. When I feel controlled, I let it get the best of me. One thing I am coming to realize is that in that very fact, I am trying to control. It isn't a good anger, it is a dominating, fear based, suck-all-of-the-love out of a room response. I don't like that. The only thing I can do is put out the effort to change and rest in the grace/love promised me. It is there, I gotta reach out for it. Maybe not tangibly but grab for it and hold on.

Another side of things: I have this capacity to empathize with a person, and that is a good thing. I care about people a great deal. Now that is God-given.

Happy New Years! Be well and of good cheer.

PS Walk the Line is real good. Go see it! Truly, GO SEE IT! You won't regret it.