WHAT DO YOU THINK - REALLY?

EVEN INTROVERTS CAN BE OVERWHELMED BY TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING

I have found it interesting, even curious, how many times some people have referred to "social distancing," "isolating" and "sheltering in place" as if they were afflictions that must be bravely endured for now. In their prejudice, they constantly imply that they have absolutely no value other than protecting oneself from a contagious disease.  I could not disagree more. They can offer valuable opportunities often unavailable in ordinary busy-filled living. 

I, on the other hand, have found these current responses to the pandemic valuable opportunities for soul-searching, self-discovery, consciousness raising and personal priority-evaluation.  Of course, I am only about 6 weeks into this, so maybe in another 6 weeks I might be "screaming uncle!" To "cry uncle," for those who never grew up on a rough playground as a kid, is to admit defeat and/or plead for mercy in a physical contest of some kind. However, at this point in the unfolding drama, and from the perspective of a true introvert, this forced isolation is a welcome chance to do some very serious reflection. 
                                              

  THIS TIME HAS PRESENTED US OPPORTUNITIES FOR
                                     
                                       soul-searching
                                       self-discovery 
                                 consciousness raising
                           personal priority-evaluation

As you reflect on these questions, be as honest 

with yourself as possible. Do not give a knee-jerk

answer saying what you think you should say. There

is no need to share your answers. It is for your

reflection only. It might help you see into yourself,
understand yourself, a little more. 

1. Who is the most important person in your life (not who is 
     supposed to be) ?

2. Why are they most important to you?

3. What is the most important material possession in your life?

4. Why is it most important to you?

5. What has been the most important event in your life?

6. Why is it so important to you?

7 When have you been at the highest point of your life? 

8. Why was/is it such a high point? 

9. Where has the most important location in your life been?

10. What made it so important to you?  

11. What in the future do you most worry about?

12. Why do you worry about that in particular? 

13. What is more important to you, your financial security or 
      your reputation? 
14. Why is one more important to you than the other? 

15. Do you worry about God's judgement of you?  
16. If you do worry or don't worry, why or why not? 

17. If you had to sum up your life in four words or less, what would they be?

IF YOU DON'T JOURNAL, MAYBE THIS IS A GOOD TIME TO START ONE?