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October 2009 
In what areas of your life do you feel you're running?
Posted on May 11th, 2009
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This is in Response to the Questions and Reflections for May 11, 2009:
Interestingly enough I have always hated running, even to catch a train or a bus. I would almost prefer missing it than running for it. And in a way, I think this epitomises my life: I don't like to be rushed.
Recently, in an effort to try to get more money in (I am self employed) I pushed for things to happen in my practice and I ended up "running" through my days. And I didn't like it one bit. Not for me anymore. As a result, I lacked the time for me to meditate, to contemplate... to let spirit inspire me. So now I know better: I let go and let God.
Sometimes I smile when I hear about the school run: this time of day when all parents jump in their cars to take their children to school or pick them from school. And for most parents, that's what it feels like: a massive rat race. Yuk! I am not saying I don't get sucked into it myself occasionally but I Iike to approach it with a relaxed attitude, as much as I can.
Life shouldn't be a race. For God's sake, we are supposed to enjoy every single moment and it seems we rush through things and forget where the important things are. I do. I am not saying I don't. But how little judgement we have. The art of living is about the art of slowing down. And for this, children and wise people (which is the only name I like to give to elders) are our best teachers.
Voila! Have a good slow day today....
Recently, in an effort to try to get more money in (I am self employed) I pushed for things to happen in my practice and I ended up "running" through my days. And I didn't like it one bit. Not for me anymore. As a result, I lacked the time for me to meditate, to contemplate... to let spirit inspire me. So now I know better: I let go and let God.
Sometimes I smile when I hear about the school run: this time of day when all parents jump in their cars to take their children to school or pick them from school. And for most parents, that's what it feels like: a massive rat race. Yuk! I am not saying I don't get sucked into it myself occasionally but I Iike to approach it with a relaxed attitude, as much as I can.
Life shouldn't be a race. For God's sake, we are supposed to enjoy every single moment and it seems we rush through things and forget where the important things are. I do. I am not saying I don't. But how little judgement we have. The art of living is about the art of slowing down. And for this, children and wise people (which is the only name I like to give to elders) are our best teachers.
Voila! Have a good slow day today....
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You have just said it soooo great! I could NOT agree with you more, on EVERY point! 'The Art of Living' has been lost in the misguided survival race that's going on, a.k.a. 'The Rat Race'. I ain't no rat! Actually, I look at all of the animals out there and we are the only folk in this hustle! [My dogs have been teaching / confirming for me, some things :) ] It's just so silly that we speed up thinking it will earn us more and end up making ourselves often really ill and/or miserable.
Thank you for sharing this sis! I thought I would offer the Quality of Life prayer.
I wish everyone an enjoyable day!
Love, S
Thank you Sherri. And also thank you for your Quality of Life prayer. It's beautiful and so spot on.
Blessings your way