Slowing Down

Slow me down, Lord

Ease the pounding of my heart…

This has been my prayer for decades

Hurrying is a tough habit to break

But so important to at least tame

For when you always hurry

Your focus is narrow

Eyes on the next goal post

No passing Go

No collecting a Hundred Dollars

You do not pause to embrace the sunrise

Or be awestruck by the plant’s new buds

Or the cardinal bringing color to the grey tree

Or the child overflowing with mirth.



My challenge to self for 2024

Is to allow myself 

To Move through life

More slowly

With eyes wide open

Savoring the beauty and wonder

All around me.



Happy New Year!!