When I looked up introvert in the dictionary, it said a person or community who looks inward. I suppose this is a good definition. I usually describe it as a person needing to recharge by themselves and an extrovert recharges around people. Whatever the meaning, I get a lot of people not believing me that I am an introvert.
Little do they know, I have to ramp up to go be around people and then take a long nap when I get home. Having kids has not really helped with the get alone to recharge step of my craziness though. Thankfully we have 2 hours every afternoon that I guard for nap and alone time. As much as the girls love to be around people, I find they do so much better if they get time alone. By watching them, I have learned what I need to do to better recharge.
When they are alone in their rooms, they process what has happened that day. One will sing songs about the day and stack blocks or rings. Another will have all her animals lined up and she will have a play to act out what has happened in her world throughout the day. Perhaps I should line up my pillows for a play during nap time :). In fact, the animal line up child told me at the store the other day that she discussed it with her animals, and they decided that she needed a new backpack. Well, since the animals said ... so funny!
I am going to try and process my day during my rest time this week and see what happens. I have a feeling that I will fall asleep or my mind will go crazy as I remember all the activities I didn't get done. Try I will though. Perhaps it will lead me into a deeper time with God as I come to him to confess, thank, and praise for all I have noticed during the day.
Reflection in the middle of the day - sounds good!
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