Slow down

Once upon a time I use to rush. Always on the go! No patients nothing. Until one day I met this fellow, Mark is his name. He taught me about patiences and that good things come to those who wait. Slow down enjoy the finer things i  life. Iam grateful for this lesson.

"Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round,
or listened to rain slapping the ground?

Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight,
or gazed at the sun fading into the night?

You better slow down, don't dance so fast,
time is short, the music won't last.

Do you run through each day on the fly,
when you ask "How are you?", do you hear the reply?

When the day is done, do you lie in your bed,
with the next hundred chores running through your head?

You better slow down, don't dance so fast,
time is short, the music won't last.

Ever told your child, we'll do it tomorrow,
and in your haste, not see his sorrow?

Ever lost touch, let a friendship die,
'cause you never had time to call and say hi?

You better slow down, don't dance so fast,
time is short, the music won't last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere,
you miss half the fun of getting there.

When you worry and hurry through your day,
it's like an unopened gift thrown away.

Life isn't a race, so take it slower,
hear the music before your song is over."

- David L. Weatherford

Life is so busy in this 21st century that people forget to slow down. Have you ever forgotten what someone looks like? Or what they sound like? Do you remember the last thing they said to you? What was going on around you at that time? Do you remember ??

I have recently started a new job where it has made me realise i need to slow down. Things are at a slower pace there than it was at my old job. It has made me do my job better and made me appreciate the things my boss does and the effort our staff put in. It has made me appreciate my job.

Slowing down has made me feel like my eyes are opened wider and i see things a little differently and clearer. Made me realize that i need to appreciate every little detail. Life is not a race. So...

Next time you are talking to family or friends, look at them, remember what they look like, what their facials are like. Remember it. Listen to them, what do they sound like? What are they saying? Remember it. You never know when you will ever see them again.

Next time you listen to music or listen to nature or the environment you are in. What are the beats? what is the rythem? What are the lyrics?
Next time you are walking somewhere, wonder what made you walk that way, think about how many people have walked that exact same path.

Next time you are looking around, is it beautiful? Is it ugly? Remember it. Next time you smell something nice, is it flowers? Is it food? Is it the smog from cars? Is it fresh country air? Appreciate it.

Next time you eat something, remember the taste & the texture you never know what you can remember by the taste of something.

Just stop! Slow down enjoy life, appreciate the little things in life. Make them count. If you are feeling sad slow down and think about all the things you have that makes you happy. Slow down and get to know someone you never know they might be your next best friend. Listen to your friends and their problems. But overall have faith & trust. Slow down and trust in our Heavenly Fathers work. Appreciate the effort he put into creating our world as we know it. Trust that he knows your path and has a plan for you, you just remember to slow down and take note.

That is all for now. Peace love happiness faith & trust to you x

P.s this is my second attempt to write this blog as i didnt slow down and make sure it was saved. Lol