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Lemon Ginger

It's Saturday night, and I find myself home with a mug of lemon ginger tea, a cucumber facial mask, and America's Next Top Model. Ahhh...there's a pile of homework sitting next to my bed, but for now, I'm just going to rest.

So call me a dork, but I've always been fascinated by personalities. I've probably taken the Myers-Briggs Personality test a total of 10 times (maybe even more). If you've never taken it, you can take it here: Myers Briggs Personality Test. 

Anyway, the reason I bring this up is because my personality results have always classified me as being an extrovert. While I do agree with this, seeing as I'm generally more energized when I'm around other people, I also have found that my "Me Time" is extremely valuable, especially as I get older and busier. There are some days when all I want is to sit back with a warm cup of something (preferably, coffee) and just breathe.

Jesus took time to be alone regularly.
Matthew 14:13 says that Jesus withdrew to a solitary place by boat.
Mark 1:35 says that very early in the morning, he got up and went to a solitary place to pray.
Luke 4:42 says that Jesus went to a solitary place at daybreak.
I'm struck by this because, if God himself needed time alone, how much more can I benefit from having a time to myself regularly?

So right now, take some for yourself. It's okay to withdraw, it's okay to be alone. As Tom would say, treat yo self.

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