onday Mindset: Let’s SLOW DOWN and SURRENDER The Race & Hustle

If today is the last day that you or I have, wouldn’t it be nice to slow down and enjoy it?

Are we PRESENT enough to recognize the gifts, the people, and the moments right in front of us?
Are we rushing past them (rushing beautiful moments and conversations) in order to do more, BE more, make more, to keep up…, and we actually already have enough!?

Allowing ourselves to SLOW DOWN does not mean that we are not going to continue to learn, grow, acquire, …, and be ‘more.’ It just means that we are choosing to relax into gratitude and contentment AS we learn, grow, acquire, be…, more. We CAN do ALL of these things AND enjoy each present moment — one day at a time.

The truth is, days can seem very, very long, however, years always seem very, very short and fast.

This week, I strongly suggest that each of us slow down.
Implement some moments for a few deep breaths each day, maybe say no a couple of times, perhaps take a walk around the block after dinner, and see if we don’t accomplish and do exactly what we would have done rushing around anyway — and enjoyed it A LOT more.

From the knee, with grateful heart, love and prayers,
Carroll 💙

Scripture Reflection:

Psalm 23:2-3 "He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul."

Inspiring Quotes for Your Week:

• St. Francis de Sales: "Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you then."

• Eckhart Tolle: "Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have."

• Parker J. Palmer: "Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer others."