I need some quiet time to be alone and think. Should I feel guilty for taking me time?
Nope.Some people, especially introverts, need time alone to recharge themselves. They receive and build energy from that alone-time and they need it to make it through the times when they are in uncomfortable daily situations not of their liking. I love to be alone from time to time, just reading or doing my own thing. I used to own a small woodworking factory where I would turn on the radio and build something - by myself. Some of the happiest times of my life were doing things on my own, with some talk show or music on in the background, the sweet smell of sawdust and the concentration of doing pushing all other thoughts of the world from my mind. It’s a great feeling to be happy with yourself and it took me years to accept and appreciate it. As long as its not excessive and doesn’t take away from your life with other human beings (we are all social animals after all) then I say, revel in the aloneness and enjoy it as you can.
Where is your 'Quiet' place?
I go to a Benedictine abbey in Scotland. It's like going back in time 500 years. Mainly monks there that don't talk, no music, no tv. Peaceful, quiet.
Christian Quiet Time - Morning devotion?
I used to have my devotion during the week around 5:30. It was a great way to start the day and it helped me get through my day at work. It was hard getting up but I made the effort and it was well worth it. On the weekends, the devotion time was later in the mornings. Lately I have been neglecting my devotion time because I go to bed late and find it hard to get up in the mornings and I feel very guilty. I am a mother now so I have my hands full. Time is not as it used to be. I am still trying to figure out a way I can set aside time for my devotion. Early morning is the best time because everyone else is asleep and the place is nice and quiet. My suggestion is that you set the alarm for six and spend quality time in prayer and Bible reading. You can always go back to bed. While I was at work, I used to set aside half-hour every afternoon around 3pm. I called it my time with God and I would go and find a bench in a quiet area on the grounds and spend time with Him. I thought of it as my date with God and looked forward to it each day. Schedule time each morning for time with God. Mark it on your calendar as if you were going for a dental or doctor's or any kind of appointment. Set the alarm. Make it the same time everyday. If you really are not a morning person do it in the afternoon or at a time which is better for you. And commit to that time. Don't be discouraged. Before you know it you and God will be spending quality time every morning, enjoying each other's company. I am going to follow my own advice and set aside time each morning for my devotion. I miss it too because it is during this time that I feel closest to God.
Why did God give me a quiet personality?
Your “Belief Systems” that are pretending to be your personal identification mirror are NOT going to like what I am about to suggest … NOR even allow you to ponder on the following words for more than thirty seconds.First, I know that you know that this is merely my opinion based upon my experiences in my life, the books I have gone exploring in and a couple of near death experiences. So here goes My Beliefs offering you up some alternative ways of out thinking … our smarting the current beLIEf systems controlling how and why you think the way you do.- Stop playing the “Victim” blame game on this “thing” called God. Take up your life and become your own “Hero” and enter into what Joseph Campbell called “The Hero’s Journey.” You came to this planet but only after you left Your Home eternal. So start the real expedition NOW … No Ordinary Witnessing.- This “thing” you are calling “your personality” is total BS … a conglomerate of beLIEf systems that are controlling how and when to think … and not … what to and what not to think … how to generate those emotional frequencies … and not … when and how to physically and verbally express those emotions … and not … which you are calling “YOUR” personality … as controlled by this beLIEf system judging this thing called “God” as the Villain in charge of controlling “Your Quiet Personality.”- Advice? … You have long ago gotten rid of your “Old Clothes” to refreshing up your external look … and your internal feel. Ta Da … now why don’t you learn how to do the very same think except not do it with a few new beliefs coming in to replace a few old ones … that are too stubborn to re-learn, grow up, and support the real you that wants to move on into an exciting adventure called LIFE.Good Luck and may the real GOD … bless the sweet heart of your SOUL.And finally … seek to birth one or more of a few NEW beliefs that cheerlead you … coach you … and referee a few of your older beliefs that are WILLING to change … to collectively excite and inspire you … but above all … YOU are not here to please others without first pleasing you … the real you … the curious and brave little spirit that chose to come to this place called “earth.”Blessings to you forever ! ! !
Does God hear me?
Im going through a lot of emotional problems and everyone tells me i should pray. But I start to lose hope because I feel like im not heard. My prayers are never answered. Is there a certain way to do it? I try to trust in the Lord but I dont think he hears me. I need him bad. Even though im from a religous family, I still dont know much about the bible and how things work.
All the UGLY people BE QUIET!!!?
It's human nature to seek and destroy what doesn't meet our standards, even if it means being cruel to others. If God wanted us to be the same, he would have made us all same weight, height, color, gender... etc. But he wanted to give us choices so we had variety. Is stupid society what has ruined it for the rest of us. Perfect? : Blond, long legs, big breasts, light eyes, thin and toned, AND white! Oh, and flat butt. Whatever doesn't meet those standards is ugly or invisible... COME ON!!! I bet God rolls his eyes at our utter stupidity. Narrow mind: You're ugly smart ****: No I'm not. I'm simply not your type. Same as you're not mine and never will be.