Did you know that the places you visit on vacation says a lot about your personality? According to a study in the Journal of Research in Personality, the researchers found that "extraverts prefer the beach to the mountains, while introverts prefer the opposite." Shigehiro Oishi, one of the researchers, developed his thesis from the idea of "person-environment fit"—the idea that "people actively select certain surroundings to fulfill their individual values and desires." On a much larger scale the study found, "The more mountainous a state, the more introverted its population tended to be." The reason: mountains are seen as being a place of seclusion. The story concludes with a powerful statement, "… the study is a powerful reminder of how the landscapes around us match the landscapes within us."

Possible Preaching Angle:

How much more should a Christian's destination reveal who we are as Christians? Our ultimate destination is heaven, are we living as if that is our ultimate landscape? Are our lifestyles and personalities being formed by the future reality?