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Thursday
Dec292005

slow down


Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.
Lao Tzu

A reminder.
Stop.
Take a breath.
You have enough time.
Rest your mind for a moment.
Let go of the chatter that fluctuates your thoughts.
Sit still.
Do the best you can.
And be gentle in the moments when you think you did not.
Your inner critic is loud enough without help.
Create.
Laugh.
Breathe.
Let go.
Every day.
It is what it is.
It is what you make it.
Your choice.
Live it.

Reader Comments (13)

Ahhh...slow down. This reminds me of something a very wise woman once said to me, "Nothing in nature moves quickly unless it's in danger." Thank you for the wonderful reminder.

December 29, 2005 | Unregistered CommenterBeansprout

Thank you for this today.

December 29, 2005 | Unregistered Commenterchristina

That second to last line? Always a good reminder (in addition to the rest, of course). :)

December 29, 2005 | Unregistered CommenterMarilyn

It is what it is. Beautiful.

December 29, 2005 | Unregistered Commenterbella

i needed that reminder today...
this is going to be a hectic weekend
and you have just reminded me
to slow down and lower my expectations
of myself so that i can enjoy my family...

thank you...

December 30, 2005 | Unregistered Commentergkgirl

Breathe. Oh yeah. Now I can explain the light-headedness. . .

December 30, 2005 | Unregistered CommenterPopeye

My motto in life has been, it is what it is. Those words have helped me immeasureably when I've been going to fast. Today, I sat with my girl and just felt the love and it was incredible. Breathe in, breathe out.

December 30, 2005 | Unregistered Commenteracumamakiki

Thank you for this...Slow Down...I need to remind myself of this more.

December 30, 2005 | Unregistered CommenterBelle

What an important reminder of how to really live. I love this. Breathe. Let go. It's so important and too often forgotten. Thanks so much for reminding me.

December 30, 2005 | Unregistered CommenterFrankie

Perfect! I am going to do that tonight. Thank you

December 30, 2005 | Unregistered CommenterKim Carney

amen! blessings on you in 2006.

December 31, 2005 | Unregistered Commenterla vie en rose

What a perfect message for the new year. Thank you!

December 31, 2005 | Unregistered CommenterSwirly

I needed this one today.
thank you!

January 2, 2006 | Unregistered Commenter--erica

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