IslandMode

Whether it's a relation- boat, relation- yacht, relation- dream or a relation- shit; oh and of course, a relation- ship, everyone seems whole- heartdely, adamantly pursuing a relationship. Most people says it's apart of us fulfilling our human need to feel wanted and loved and cared for by someone else but I'm beginning to question just how important this is in our lives. No doubt, it feels great to have that 'special someone' that we can call our own, that someone that listens to our desires, woes and even babble but why does society put such pressure on it?

I must admit, I have fallen prey to societies pry to push each and every one of us into platonic relationships with, in most cases, someone of the opposite sex. But when did this become more important than taking the time to get connected with a Higher Power and then yourself? After all, don't we need to know our God and ourselves before we get to know other people?

Don't get me wrong, getting to know yourself does not mean you are incapable of getting to know someone else but I wish society would put as much pressure as they did on relationships with our counterparts as self development. What about dating Jesus for some time? Checking on Him now and then, voicing your opinions and asking Him his thoughts? Why doesn't society not talk about the 'butterfly in your tummy feeling' you get when He takes longer than you'd like to answer you? and then joy and excitement you feel when you know He is right there, guiding and protecting you; surprising you with blessings undeserved and holding you when all falls down?



Indeed, not everyone is concerned about spiritual growth so what about self development? What about checking out an art exhibition by yourself and creating critiques in your head, as though you were putting it together for an audience? And reading? and writing? and expressing yourself? Did relishing in your own greatness become a back seat passenger to hand holding, mixed signals and sweet nothings whispered in your ear?



Relationships are definitely important but relationships with a Higher Power is far more important than that with someone else. Get to know your God and yourself before investing in someone else. We owe it to ourselves to revel in God's embrace and in our own glory.