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Enjoying and Appreciating the Slow Days

Enjoy and Appreciate the Slow Days

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While I drove home from my Sunday night grocery run, I reflected on the weekend and thought, “Saturday felt like a slow day, and I really liked it.”

What I mean by slow is that we took our time doing almost everything (getting up, getting ready, eating, etc.), and I remember everything about the day.  That hardly happens anymore.  It honestly felt like the ‘good old days.’ You know, the days when smart phones and the internet like it is now didn’t exist.  Days where you took your time and savored the moment.

Upon further reflection, I decided I want more slow days.  In fact, I want more slow days than fast ones.

Enjoying and Appreciating the Slow Days

This thought was solidified when I sat down on the couch next to Vishnu an hour or so later.  I was scrolling through Facebook (trust me, I see the irony in this) and came upon a heartbreaking story.  A story about a 37 year old mother who was driving home from the hospital where she was visiting her premature twins in the NICU.  A mother whose car was fatally sideswiped by another vehicle whose driver was possibly under the influence.  A mother who leaves behind six children and a husband.

I immediately started praying for this family as the tears rolled down my face.  I also couldn’t help but think about all of the other recent tragedies and how life just isn’t fair.  But I suppose we’ll never know why bad things happen to good people.

And while there’s nothing fair about losing someone you love way too soon, something we can do while our loved ones are still with us is enjoy and appreciate the slow days with them.  All this requires is to really be in the moment with those who matter most.  Physically, mentally, and emotionally.  Put your phone away.  Don’t think about work or your growing to do (or get to) list.  Listen, acknowledge, hug, kiss, smile, play, enjoy, appreciate, slow down, and LIVE!

Because we’ll never truly know what’s in store for us tomorrow, go ahead and enjoy and appreciate the slow days.  And while you’re at it, actively cultivate lots and lots of slow days.  Your future self will thank you.

I wish you a slow and happy Monday!

Written on October 9, 2017 Related:Inspirational, Life

Life and Time

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Buddha quote about time
On Saturday afternoon, I learned that my dad’s oldest brother passed away.  This uncle was the patriarch of the family.  In fact, he raised my dad like his own son after my grandparents passed away.  While he’s no longer physically with us, I know he’s in a better place and no longer in pain.  And from what I know and remember, he lived a really full and happy life.

When death hits this close to home, all I can think about is the concept of life and time.  Shortly after I talked to my parents on Saturday, I found this quote and couldn’t stop thinking about it and what it means.

Here’s what I came up with…

The quote is yet another timeless reminder that life is short.

But here’s the thing, we all know our time is limited.  The real question is how are we going to use what is given to us.  How are we going to fill our days?

I think we owe it to ourselves to think about what makes us happy and act on it.  And I’m talking about real happiness.  The kind of happy that oozes out of your pores.  The kind of happy that makes you smile for no reason.

Whatever that looks like for you – do it, act on it.   Don’t wait for tomorrow.

Live with strength, purpose, and passion.  Make mistakes and learn from them.  Try new things.  Travel more.  Say I love you every chance you get.  Call your friends just to say hi.  Learn to __(insert whatever it is you want to learn)__.  Wake up early to watch the sunrise.  Release your inner goofball.  Say you’re sorry.  Forgive people when necessary.  Follow your heart.  Make promises and keep them.  Laugh for no reason.  Be thankful.  And PLEASE eat the freaking dessert!

While we don’t know what is going to happen tomorrow, we do have a say in the quality of today.  We shouldn’t reserve life for another day, month, or year but rather make use of the time we have today.

Written on August 4, 2014 Related:Life

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