In nature, some trees or plants thrive better when seeded in clusters or groups, while others need more nutrients, requiring greater spacing, if they are going to thrive and BE all God planned for them. 

Just as in nature, humans are not all created to thrive in the same manner. 

What feeds the soul of one, may have very detrimental or devastating affects and effects on another. 

We are not all the same; but, we are equally and BEautifully created in the image of God. 

God always knows where you are.  Embrace... Yes, Jesus was an individual with followers; but, He also sought solace and refuge in ”God and Me time,” on the mountain. 

”By Your Side” by:  Tenth Avenue North reminds us to not fight the hands holding us, wherever we are.  Stop fighting who God calls you to BE, or where. 

At first glance, some things may not seem so detrimental.  Take the first picture, which merely looks as if the smaller tree is providing some minor support for the larger tree. 

Upon closer inspection of the second picture from a different angle, we see the larger tree’s need was so much greater than the other tree had resources to provide, in keeping it aloft. 

Just as we humans tend to want to “rescue” fellow humans, despite knowing we lack the strength or capabilities at times by giving from wells not refilled enough or vast enough to draw from for the other’s needs... we can permit the uprooting of our inner peace and souls. 

It’s okay to say “No.”  It’s okay to make self-care a priority.  No, it is ESSENTIAL to make and take time for self-care. 

It’s better for everyone when we stop avoiding that “Little Voice Inside,” as Jaci Velasquez, sings so eloquently.