This is the first chapter that discusses the 6 principles laid out in the book.
Any quotes stand out to you?
For me
p. 71 - "The real horror is how easy it is to remain in a comfortable, distorted illusion about our lives. Something may not be true, but we become so used to it that it feels right. Others who live and work closely with us can usually pick up some of our inconsistencies and defensive maneuvers. Few, however have the courage and skill to point them out ina mature, loving way."
Sad, but true. I find it hard to deal with my own stuff, but helping another, especially one whom you have to "fight" for their freedom, that is very costly.
p. 74 - "God often use pain to get us to change... We change our behavior when the pain of staying the same becomes greter than the pain of chainging."
This gets a hardy "BOOO!!!" and "AMEN!!!" at the same time.
p. 85 - "It will be a messy process. In fact, a church committed to emotional health is a messy place.
I think this is hard, especially considering that most come to church as a place of "sanctuary" away from the mess of life.
I long for this and fear this personally and as a pastor.
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p. 72 - Quote Dag Hammarskjold, "The longest journey of any person is the journey inward." So true. When I began therapy - years ago - I thought I would have a better understanding of who I was and sometimes I think now I'm more confused than ever! It's like peeling away layers. After I get through one thing, there's another cotton-pickin' layer! The other thing I noted was how much more aware of what's WRONG with me than I was before. Ignorance IS bliss.
Actually, I really do prefer my improved self-awareness because I think it's helped me to be more sensitive to others and their own fears.
p. 74 - "God often uses pain to get us to change. Two things motivate - pain and love. Why is it that the pain has to be so bad before I change. I remember when I was a child and had a tricycle. When I was presented with a 2-wheeler, my parents didn't have to peel my little fingers off the tricycle and force me to go to the new bike. NO. I eagerly ran toward the 2-wheeler because of what it symbolized to me: I was a big girl now! It also meant a lot of pain, scraped elbows, knees, bumps, bruises, cuts, however....it also meant growth. When I'm faced with a scary situation, I usually try to remind myself about the growth potential to motivate me a little more quickly toward change.
Also, just remembered that lobsters only grow every 6 months and that's when they shed their outer hard shell. It's also the time when they are most vulnerable to being maimed or even killed.
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