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Slow down

15 Tuesday Sep 2009

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Earlier today, my friend Kent posted the following as his facebook status:

“It’s just painfully sad anymore for me to watch people working so hard to keep all the balls in the air. I know that some stuff is necessary, but it’s a wonderful day when you begin to allow yourself to imagine that maybe all that you are doing might not be. And you find the courage to let balls begin to hit the floor.”

My mind went back to yesterday, to that stop by the grocery store on the way home. If you remember, I was having a bit of a rough start to my day. As I was walking through the store, I began to just feel frantic. The weight of theundones was pressing in on me from all sides. I became very aware of the feeling and just stopped and said to myself, “There is no need to feel frantic. There is time. Just breathe, pick out some cucumbers, notice how green the celery is, oh, look … green grapes are on sale.

A calmness washed over me. Later I would so thankful that I settled down and took the time to purchase the veggies and fruit. Our trip to the mountains was spontaneous and it was so nice to be able to grab the fresh food, a cutting board and knife and be on our way. It’s lovely that my children generally eat healthy and are appreciative of our simple meals.

It is probable that Kent is referring to bigger things with deeper meaning but I was just captivated by the idea that I could relax and let the undone balls hit the floor. My hands were free to capture the beautiful moments that awaited.

Words of a favorite song come to mind …

Slow down, you move too fast.
You got to make the morning last.
Just kicking down the cobble stones.
Looking for fun and feelin’ groovy.

Ba da, Ba da, Ba da, Ba da…Feelin‘ Groovy.

Hello lamp-post,
What cha knowin‘?
I’ve come to watch your flowers growin‘.
Ain’t cha got no rhymes for me?
Doot-in’ doo-doo,
Feelin‘ groovy.

I’ve got no deeds to do,
No promises to keep.
I’m dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep.
Let the morning time drop all its petals on me.
Life, I love you,
All is groovy

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