Friday, February 24, 2017

5 Minute Friday

This post of part of the 5 Minute Friday with Kate Motaung. Today's word is slow. The word slow brings to mind slow roasted beef or a favorite slow cooker meal. It also reminds me of some older people and their slow movements. I like watching them as they move purposefully and intentional throughout their day no matter how fast the world around them is moving, they continue at their same pace. I notice that they seem relaxed and peaceful not frustrated or hindered by the buzz of activity around them. It's as if they know some secret that the rest us of don't as move at breakneck speed through life. As I grow older, I am learning to embrace "slow". I used to frantically wash dishes to race on to the next thing. Now, I savor(kind of !) the moment and look out my window at a setting sun or two mourning doves lingering along the driveway. I see a lot of things that I missed when I rushed through and it has given me a greater appreciation for each moment and taught me to truly be in each moment that the Father has blessed me with.

6 comments:

  1. I think toddlers can be pretty slow too, especially when their mummies are in a hurry! I'm afraid I still rush through the dishes so the toddlers don't pull the house apart.

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    1. Ha ha! I remember those days! I'm in a different season now and there all rushing out the door to different activities.

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  2. It is easy to rush through life thinking of all the tasks we have to do, but we do miss out on things by doing that. There is a lot to be said for learning to slow down and savour the moment. Visiting from FMF.

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    1. Yes, there are things we miss along the way. Thank you so much for stopping by.

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  3. I tend to move slow, but unlike the older people I at times become frustrated with myself. I question if I should move just a little bit faster. But that's not natural to me and brings on another set of frustrations. I am learning to embrace my slowness. I still rush through washing dishes, but only because I don't like the way the water makes my hands feel afterwards. :)

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    1. Being around people who move a little slower calms me. I don't feel as rushed and anxious. Continue to embrace it-it's who you are! Thanks for stopping by!

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