Slow down!

Nancy, when my 18 year old was two years old, she stopped her father in his tracks I was rushing around the house to get her ready for pre-school and get ready for work, ( I was a successful manager of a loan office) participated in quite a few things during the day, had a long schedule which would not get me home to around 9:00 or later quite often, but I had to hit my numbers which I always did. But as I was getting her ready and pushing her to hurry up, she said to me at the age of two what’s the rush? That stopped me because I realized me running around would not get things done faster or even get me to work faster. That day I thought about what she said, and begin to rearrange what I would do each day not losing my mind trying to accomplish it. I even gave myself three half hours a day in my office time to do something that had nothing to do with work. I found more creative ways to motivate my team, so they could enjoy what they were doing and also actually save time so all could be home with their families earlier. We always say that life is too short to waste time. But rushing will slow down your life and make you more exhausted, spiritually and mentally! I became more effective, my team did, and my daughter did also because I spent more time with her when she was getting ready, when she got home from school, and I would even stop by her preschool and eat lunch with her three times a week. By slowing down I became much more effective and less tired. The numbers improved. We have to share ourselves, but we also have to share ourselves with ourselves, and take time/make time to smell the roses. Step away from being part of the rat race that goes on in our lives…it can cause physical and mental problems! Take and make time to enjoy yourself. You will become more effective in every relationship in your life, whether, family, church, work, and other activities. Since that day she spoke to me, my life changed, never overweight again, never tired. I found that many of the activities I participated in, if I missed them once or more a month they continued well without me. My energy levels were high, and I enjoyed my life more, able to share and lead more. I don’t know if I made much sense, but sometimes the things we rush to do, we need to step away from sometimes and find reasons to enjoy life more. That is called stealing away time! If you love yourself you will make time for yourself to enjoy life. I love your post and in the Lord love you my sister. Have a wonderful and blessed day tomorrow and enjoy your life!!!!

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