I found a great article off the Method X website about the gift of singleness. I have enclosed the actual article and site link, so give 'er a read and maybe post some of your own benefits of "flying solo". I especially appreciate #12... AMEN!
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Being Single ... A Gift???
By Rie Rainer
Being single is not for the faint of heart. There are periods of loneliness and fear, constant questions about when you'll settle down, pressure from family and friends to bring forth grandchildren, and sympathetic looks from married people who believe you are missing out on something. Not to mention the blind dates and having to go alone to parties and weddings. If you're single, you can probably add your own frustrations to this list.
However, incredible experiences of growth and joy can also occur because you're single. For example, when you aren't in a committed relationship, you can focus more fully on knowing God and understanding yourself. Have you considered the gifts of being single? Below are 25 suggestions. Let them stimulate your thinking about other positives of singleness. Then, the next time you are feeling sad and lonely about not being in a relationship, pull out your list and be thankful.
1. Sleeping spread-eagle in the middle of the bed
2. Cap'n Crunch for dinner
3. Singing as loud as you want in the shower
4. Total control of the television remote
5. No need to shower or brush your teeth on Saturdays
6. Spur-of-the-moment vacation trips
7. Need some quiet time? No problem!
8. A loaf of bread lasts all week
9. When the phone rings, you can almost guarantee it's for you
10. More devotional time
11. Nobody laughs when you walk around the house naked
12. Leaving the house without someone asking you where you're going
13. Turning up the music really loud whenever you feel like it
14. Always enough hot water for a shower
15. Hearing a voice speaking to you, and knowing there's a good chance it's either God or you're crazy
16. Eating ice cream from the container
17. More time for sports and exercising
18. Your pets give you all their love
19. Sleeping in on the weekends
20. Meeting new people to date
21. Always having time for friends
22. Sleeping on the couch does not mean you're in trouble
23. No need to dirty a cup when you want some milk
24. No compromising when decorating the house
25. Learning that only you can make yourself happy
http://www.methodx.net/articles/columns.asp?act=showitem&item_id=198341
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