On a deserted island

Last night at my small group, we had to answer an ice breaker question: "If you were stranded on a deserted island, what is the one thing you would take with you?" The answer couldn't be a Bible or another person.

I thought the question was kind of silly at first. My brain was really NOT wanting to expend too much energy coming up with an answer.

But I was amazed at how the answers gave a little insight into each person in the group.

First, we had the "comfort" people. One woman said she would bring a warm blanket. Another said she wanted a really large supply of toilet paper.

Most of the men fell into the "practical" camp. A Leatherman. Matches.

Then, a few of the women were what I would call "relational". A photo of the family. Her two dogs.

Wow! Those were some good answers!

Of course, we had those trying to sneak in an iPod, a laptop and a cellphone. Let's face it. The island does NOT have WiFi or a power generator. So, after about two hours, they will have a really nice electrical coaster for their coconuts drinks. Should I call them the "idealists"?

I didn't have a chance to answer the question last night before we moved on. But I had decided I wanted to bring a really large pad of paper and some pens. If I'm stranded on a desert island, I would definitely have some stories to tell. I would need to jot down lots of thoughts and ideas. And I can't function without my lists: 1. Get up. 2. Walk to stream. 3. Find coconut. 4. Go fishing.

I also could use the paper and pen to doodle. I love to doodle. I might starve to death with no fire. Or freeze to death without my blanket. But at least I could doodle.

So how about you? What would you want on a deserted island?

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