How can I resist this super cute face?! Just like his Daddy :)
My daughter enjoys a sweet cuddle with her cousin Ellie :)

Every morning I wake up and bounce out of bed. I consider myself mostly a morning person (or at least this development seems to have occurred since having a few kids...) and I usually fly into a frenzy of activity before I have even have time to gulp down breakfast.


One of my favourite bloggers is Anne Voskamp (author of "1000 gifts; a must read for all!) and she often weaves the words "Go Slow" throughout many of her blog entries.
Her awe-inspiring blog can be found here--> A Holy Experience
Oh, how many times have I failed to heed these words?!
Go fast is probably more like it... more of my life mantra per say...or at least it has been.
I grow impatient when I have to wait on SO many aspects of life...in different seasons of life I've grown weary of waiting for:
...my pregnancies to be completed
...my children to learn to have a listening ear
...my hubby to learn how I want him to treat me
...while I wait in line for my turn to check out at the store
...for a situation to turn around while I do what I can, and pray unceasingly
...for a friend who is struggling to turn the corner
...for an illness to cease
...for the excess weight to be shed
...for a particular task to be finished
...sometimes even for the mail to arrive!
The situations may be vast and varied, but I've come to realize the discontent of an overall impatient lifestyle.
Discontent can lead to many other struggles in life...internal anger...insecurities...ingratitude...and ultimately it will affect how we treat every other person in our lives. Impatience with them will only be perceived as a lack of love, care and concern for the other person.
And that my friend, will shut the door to a deep & meaningful relationship with someone.
Discontent is an internal 'demon' that could be avoided if I simply learned to 'go slow' and be patient...and focus on the moment...in an attitude of thankfulness.
So, the question is, how much do I actually want to change???
Am I willing to lay down my own 'goals' in order to be able to savor the moment? Am I willing to put others needs before my own? Am I willing to be patient and realize I am not in control of many aspects of life?
The hare may have started off on the 'right' foot, but we all saw the ending coming...the tortoise was slow & steady, but he eventually came out ahead & won the race.
**Question to ponder: how do you make the conscience choice to go slow in your routine? (please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below)
***and please don't forget to take a quick second to vote for my blog. With much thanks :)
Great to meet you. Following from Ann's blog. Slow is good. I remember a plate my mother-in-law gave me that says: Take time to smell the roses. Hope you can do that.
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Janis www.janiscox.com
I should have one of those plates! Maybe a big life sized poster in my bedroom too :)
DeleteIt's so much easier to try to get as much done as possible, than pace ourselves...isn't it?
Thanks so much for stopping by, Rach
thank you so much! I truly have been changed by 1000 gifts, and to count and discover my gifts forces me slow down and live in the now! So good for me...
ReplyDeleteOne of the best reads I've ever had the privilege of having!
DeleteThanks for stopping by Psychowith6. I'm really inspired by this post and plan to quote it this week on my blog TheInspiredDay.com. Thanks so much for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Melanie! Love your blog by the way :)
DeleteLove Ann's blog too. Such a great post and reminder to slow down and savor the moments/find something to savor in them instead wishing they'd hurry up and be over.
ReplyDeleteYes! Agree 100%...thanks for stopping by Deanna :)
DeleteIt feels so hard to slow down as life speeds up with kids! I too enjoy Ann Voskamp. Great reminder- thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cheri for stopping by :)
DeleteAww cute pie :**
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen! I am blessed with each one of them :)
DeleteHi Rach! I am visiting from Heard it on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteI think that thanksgiving is such a powerful prayer. It lets me know that I am not in charge of everything! LOL! Loved the pictures of your kids, they are so cute! And for sharing your prayer of thanks.
So nice to meet you! It's great to see new blogs and connect!
Ceil
Thanks so much for sharing & stopping by Ceil :)
Deletelovely post
ReplyDeleteThank you Val :)
DeleteYou are so wonderful to get so much done before your children wake up.
ReplyDeleteI like slow - - Yes indeed I remember this story and the rabbit believed he was ahead because he was so fast that he took a nap while the tortoise passed him by and won the race. Thank you for sharing at "Tell Me a True Story."
Well, that is the goal anyway ;)
DeleteThanks Hazel for stopping by; always a pleasure!
I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog today! I need those little reminders.
ReplyDeleteThanks Robbie :)
DeleteVery good advice, from Ann and you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura :)
DeleteSo true - It's too easy to rush through life!
ReplyDeleteYes, and so much more it seems these days...thanks Esther for stopping by :)
DeleteGreat post! Yes we are a "fast food" society aren't we. We want what we want right NOW!!!! but God has a plan and most often then not that plan take time!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder of living each day at a a slower pace.
Love
Renee
Great encouragement. Sometimes we need to just slow down. Slow down and be with God. Slow down and be with family. Slow down and refresh our mind, body and spirit.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up with Woman to Woman's Word Filled Wednesday! Join us again next week. God bless.
Jenifer
I love Anne's blog, too. How easily it is for discontent to fill our hearts. I try to guard against it for God has given me so many blessings. I'll try to have this week's mantra be "Slow Down."
ReplyDeleteThey grow up so fast! Anything to give you more time with those you love is important.
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