JYSEP

Today was such an incredible experience.  I took a step towards starting my own Junior Youth Spirital Empowerment Program!! Many people don't know what it is, but they are truly missing out! This program is about bringing 11-14 year olds together and teaching them about values, morals, and good deeds to make this world a better place while learning more about themselves.

Honestly, I was hesitant about going and even hoped that the weather would start acting up again just so my plans would change, but it didn't. Today is actually the first day after two days of gloomy and dark weather. It felt like it was God's doing by cleaning up the weather today for my adventures. 

It was truly special. I went with two friends who were a great help. The first minute out of the car, my oldest friend, Wendy, had already gone up to a girl to tell her about our program and plans. To my surprise, the girl was very interested and wanted to join! What a delight to hear. She when called me tonight saying I hope to see you again to start classes and learn more. It touched all of our hearts to see a junior youth so responsive to our quest. For this to happen, it gives me hope about the future good deeds I can do for my younger peers.

The best part of today was finding kids my age that wanted to so something about the negativity in the world. These boys were so interested that it inspired me to continue on this journey, and not give up when a junior youth rejects you. Now I am motivated by the words of acceptance from these junior youth and youth to continue to reach out to other kids to make an incident like Sparks Middle School never to happen again.