“Sometimes it's the same moments that take your breath away that breathe purpose and love back into your life.”― Steve Maraboli
Are you like me? Every time I say, “We need to slow down,” you had better believe five unexpected things pop up on our calendar. Our modern lives are so full of “things.” Sometimes, it feels like “things” are out of control, and I’m just chasing one task after the next. The reality is that simply is not true. All of us need to practice the art of saying “No.” In this noisy world we live in, finding a moment for pause and reflect can seem like an evasive pursuit.
Either you rule the day, or the day rules you.
I do not need to say yes to every opportunity, party, brunch, or request that my children, husband, or extended family make. If I want to bring the best of myself to the table, then I need to make time to rest and restore my body and mind. I am not a machine and, I cannot treat myself like one.
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”― Eleanor Roosevelt
Believe it or not, 2024 is almost over. Don’t let this season pass you by without doing some activities that bring you peace and joy. Go home tonight, make a cup of tea, grab a piece of paper and write down five things that you would like to accomplish before 2024 ends and make them happen!
1. Put it on the calendar. (YOU KNOW YOU NEED TO.)
2. Don’t be like Clark Griswold and put such high expectations on your plans that you can’t enjoy the flow of life. (Purpose over perfection)
3. Learn to enjoy the little things and the big things are also more enjoyable.
4. Let your hair down and laugh. Laughter is healing.
5. Remember what it feels like to view the world through eyes of wonder instead of judgment.
Laughter is the sun that drives the winter from the human face.
-Victor Hugo
Have you ever thought about how much nature slows down during autumn and winter? I believe that we are supposed to take cues from nature. We should use this beautiful season for pause and reflection. Remember that while some things happen that are out of our control, we are still the curators of our lives. Autumn is a wonderful opportunity to take a minute and prioritize what is important so that we can finish strong. Spring will be here before you know it.
Slowing down is sometimes the best way to speed up.
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