Oct 13-1198-4

 

It wasn't a dramatic sunset, just soft faded blues and pinks, that grew deeper and darker as the sun slipped out of sight.

I could have gone to the movies with friends tonight. Instead, I opted to stay home and take care of some crabby gray-haired to-do's and head off a few youngsters that I can tell will be troublemakers if I don't put them in their place now.

My challenge these days is time management, making sure I use that valuable resource in the best way possible, taking care of myself as well as the never-ending, ever-increasing, to-do's that come with learning a new industry, building a new business, while trying to maintain the ones I've already got going…and have a life.

And that's why I poured a glass of wine and headed out to the back deck to my rocking chair tonight to take a deep breath,  just as the sky started it's quiet show…

Just a thirty minute investment that reaped the energy and motivation I needed to finish a project.

(Thank you to my sweet friend, Ann, who texted me a portion of the 59th Street Bridge Song lyrics this morning when I told her how busy I had been lately…reminding me to at least stop a minute to watch a sunset.)

Life, I love you. All is groovy.

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12 responses to “Slow down, you move too fast…”

  1. Lady Fi Avatar

    Well done you! It’s so important to just slow down and be. And enjoy the moment.

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  2. Tabor Avatar

    We all need to admit that taking time to do nothing is one of the most important things we can do.

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  3. Ms. A Avatar

    Dang it, now you’ve got me singing and I couldn’t carry a tune in a slop bucket!

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  4. Walker Thornton Avatar

    Lovely sunset. Wonderful to see you setting priorities–which include ‘me’ time. Wise woman as always…

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  5. Suldog Avatar

    My opinion: Outside of duty to family, there is nothing that can’t be put off. And being relaxed and in the moment makes every chore that follows that much easier. Good for you! Always take whatever time is available to sit back and marvel at God’s art.

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  6. lisleman Avatar

    Good to know you are feeling groovy.
    I like the words just before the line you picked.
    “…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….”
    nice post

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  7. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I'm glad "groovy" seems to be making a comeback. Such a great word! I like that part of the song, too. Well, I like the whole song!
     

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  8. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I try to as often as possible. It's like putting gas in my tank!
     

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  9. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    It's a constant struggle, as you well know!!!
     

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  10. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    Everyone carries a tune in their head!!! It's a good song to be stuck with, though. Admit it!
     

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  11. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    It is, isn't it? So why is it such a hard thing to do sometimes? Sigh.
     

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