Things that I've learned from spending Time alone

1. Self Discovery: Spending time alone gives you the ability to discover things about yourself and to get a real understanding of who you are.  We have grown to appreciate the art of getting to know others, but in reality, it is even more important to get to know ourselves, our preferences, our likes and dislikes without other people’s influences.
2. Higher Sense of Independence and Increased Self-Esteem: Being alone and getting comfortable with being alone gives you a higher sense of independence.  Relying on yourself to make choices and decisions increases your self confidence, which then permeates other aspects of your life, including the times you are in the presence of others.
3. No Need to Compromise: Often, we compromise when we are in the presence of others.  We usually work with one another to reach agreement on everything, from what we will have for dinner to what TV show to watch.  Spending time alone allows you to indulge yourself with the things you want to do and the things you love, without any negotiation.
4. Rejuvenation for Your Soul: Getting away from others allows you to decompress and relax.  It gives you a break from the have tos and allows you to focus on the want tos.  It lets you address your own needs as opposed to everyone elses and gives you the opportunity to rejuvenate and push the ‘restart’ button.
5. A Fresh Perspective: Time alone gives you the opportunity to clear your mind and to weed through a lot of thoughts.  This allows you to get to the heart of what YOU really think as opposed to being told or influenced by others and their opinions.  It gives you time to reflect on what is important in your life and how you feel about every day situations that need to be addressed.
6. Higher Appreciation for Those You Love: Giving yourself the ability to be alone allows you to have a greater appreciation for the time you spend with others.  If you never have time for yourself, you’ll wish you did.  It is important to find some balance in this; but once you do, you’ll enjoy your relationships even more. 

"God Has No Religion"

The reason why I am writing this is to justify my stand about God. Not necessarily to you. I might be just talking to myself. I am also glad I've read " The Shack" of W.M Paul Young which was handed to me by a friend after talking about religion.

I would say that I have a wide knowledge about God and wide relationship too. I will trace the roots with you. My Mom, I would say is a Roman Catholic and my Dad is a member of Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of God). They had contradicting views. 

Yes, I was also baptized twice. I had attended indoctrinations and I also went to a Catholic School from primary to university. In my teenage years, I also joined cell groups and attended the church for the protestant Christians.

The search for true religion had become a frustration to me until I stopped seeking but I continue believing. I believe there is someone out there who is very powerful, who is great, who is God. We call him in different names- Bathala, Anito,Anita, Bhagwaan,Buddha, Ek Onkar, Yaweh, Elohim, Guan Yu, Allah- to name a few. We know he is there, he is here...in our hearts. That's right! I have no religion, although I go to church to pray. I've been asking God so many questions that sometimes what is logic can never answer these questions.

I have family and friends who remain devoted to their religion. I appreciate them. They pray, sin, repent, sin, repent, sin, repent. Nothing is wrong with that. Some church goers have this mentality, I know you are familiar with this- "we are right, we are saved, we will go to heaven, outsiders will go to hell, The Creator doesn't love them-way of thinking." Right, I have come across those looks at many points in my life.

Going back to my point---God has no religion. He didn't build religion. He built relationships. He jump started love...unconditional love. Love my friend, is all it is. With love we develop faith, trust and honesty. Not difficult, right? Love! But you see, this is not easy for me. I have always loved with conditions. I have always loved with agenda in mind. I believe, this is going to change.

Lastly, even if you don't agree, God loves me. I can feel it in my bones. I can feel it in my heart. I don't need miracles from him to see that. It is clear to me. And his love has to be returned. I did say I have a WIDE relationship with The Almighty but it's going to be DEEP soon. This is a start, by believing that He loves me and I have all the capacity to love Him back.