Sometimes when life leaves you no choice but to slow down a bit, you are dished some perspective. Shocker…more perspective. My goodness. Manifesting is real. My words for the year are LISTEN & PERSPECTIVE and I cannot tell you how many countless lessons I’ve had in those two areas already this year.
This might seem like a silly question, but do you have an electric toothbrush? Do you ever stop brushing before the two minutes is up? I’m absolutely guilty of this, I’ve done it a few times. Really – TWO MINUTES! I’ve since stopped this madness, as I have been asking myself why do I feel so rushed all the time. I mean, we will cut the brushing short (and we are only talking 2 minutes) but will lay in bed and scroll on our phone for 20 minutes (or more)! I’m sure I’m not alone here. By the way, I finally dove into the electric toothbrush thing, it’s not fancy, but it’s great – I highly recommend it…and using it for the full 2 minutes.
When you are driving, are you the one weaving in and out of cars and yelling at people that stop at yellow lights? I’m not judging if you are, I’m just saying slow down…in ALL areas! Are you running late, well, that is probably your fault. You are just going to have to come to terms with the fact that you are late. I got cut off this morning and instead of getting angry and diving into road rage, I cranked my music a little louder and said to myself ‘apparently they need to get somewhere faster than I do’. I once heard someone say that when they get cut-off or someone is driving erratically around them, they just think that they are rushing someone to the hospital and are in a hurry for good reason. Maybe they are and maybe they aren’t…and maybe they need to read this post.
This is your reminder to slow down. Physically, it truly makes you more mindful. You can actually stop and smell the flowers. You notice more of what is going on around you. You tend to be more present. Mentally, can actually be a little more difficult. I always say that I have hamsters running on a wheel in my head 24/7, as it can definitely feel that way. I’m really working on slowing down my mind too. Meditation has really been helping to slow and calm my mind. I use a free app called Insight Timer – highly recommend.
Wow, that quote. I encourage you to read it again. What a beautiful reminder to SLOW it ALL down! This might be an unpopular opinion but…Wake up earlier and take some time for YOU. Listen to the silence and take it in. A rushed morning makes for a rushed and chaotic day. Slowing down allows you to be more present. When we are running around like chickens with our heads cut off, we can miss some really important and beautiful moments in life. We don’t know when our time on this earth is done – let’s make the days count! Slow down, surround yourself with good people and be present where you are. Life can throw you some loops, but one thing you can control is YOU. Slow it down guys, get up a little earlier and start your day off right – not rushed and with a good positive vibe…whatever that looks like for you!
Have an amazing rest of the month/week…can you believe it is almost March!? Don’t forget to buy yourself some flowers (stop to smell them) and celebrate yourself!
