I suppose slowing down is on my mind as social media feeds are flooded with holiday projects and gorgeous homes and the lists form in a million different ways. I suppose it’s because 2020 has been, well, 2020. I also suppose it only matters to me, really, what I think about the pace of my own life, much less my own December. Plus, I know I am not alone. We are all craving simpler, easier times. Grace, friends. Grace upon grace for ourselves this holiday season and always.
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I know we don’t mean to do it.
We become too busy because the world tells us we have to if we want to be “productive.” We run around like chickens with our heads cut off because everyone else is, and “that is just the way it is.” Especially this time of year.
Why do we accept so much and so little at the same time?
Why do we accept that we must have an overflowing cup of lists and activities and a scattered brain and a worn heart, only to receive so little from what is running over?
Because patterns are hard to break and habits become cornerstones and then it really just is the way it is.
Unless, we don’t.
Unless we choose differently. Unless we choose slow, we chase peace, and run as fast as we can towards slowing down.
Unless we throw the rules and the lists and “the way it is” out the window and pursue what works for us.
Slow Down
I know the world feels crazy.
Slow down.
I know you are tired. I know you are worn.
Slow down.
I know it feels like this season is full of so much. Joy, pain, loss, gifts, rushing, hosting, running, chaos.
Slow down.
I know that you feel like you can’t.
Slow down anyway.
Find the eyes of someone you love.
And slow down.
Find the hands of your children.
The hearts that are hurting.
And slow down.
Enjoy this moment, right now, here in front of you.
Be present in this place.
Breathe.
Find your own footing.
Your own rest.
Your own pace.
Your own voice.
And slow down.
Love this 💕💕. Thank you.
Thank you Susan!! I do, too. Always a reminder for me.
Thank you! I needed this post tonight!
Thank you for telling me, Cindy…I’m so glad it resonated!
I cannot even begin to tell you…
I’ve been striving for this for so long. But without much success.
You put this out there in such raw form and harnessed it exactly. I will do it. I will lol. Dang it I must. Amazing and perfect.
Thank you.
This made me laugh audibly…YES, dang it, you must! Me too…it’s such a daily and moment to moment choice, isn’t it? Is for me! Thanks for sharing with me!!
Bravo, my friend. This has been a long time coming. For me and for you. But I think this is what God is trying to tell us this year. Slow down. Listen. Look at each other. Really look. I pray everyday that we will learn His message.
Merry Christmas, you wonderful lady!
All the best,
The Other Marian
Thanks sweet lady. I’ve been slowing down this last five years in a big way. Life doesn’t look for me anything like it used to..and I love it! Merry Christmas right back at you!
Your work seems to be informative. Thanks!!