How Do You Slow Down (when everything is sped up)?
“Something wonderful begins to happen with the simple realization that life, like an automobile, is driven from the inside out, not the other way around. As you focus more on becoming more peaceful with where you are, rather than focusing on where you would rather be, you begin to find peace right now, in the present. It’s absolutely true that wherever you go, there you are.”― Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff … and It’s All Small Stuff.
Feel like everything is moving really fast? Me, too. When I feel my breathing speed up and my chest tighten, it’s a signal I’m allowing my external environment to affect my internal state. And, I need to pause, breathe deeply and re-assess. My wise therapist Frances used to tell me in my 30’s when I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off, “Beware of a sense of urgency!” Join me this week as I reflect on the question, “How can I slow down when everything around me is speeding up?” (2 min. video).
Every Tuesday, I ask myself a question that will help me slow down and live from the inside out. Want to live more intentionally? Join me!
Want more tips for slowing down? Read Is Your Pace Sustainable?
I’d love to hear how you slow yourself down when things around you feel really speeded up. Self-care is the art/science of attuning and responding to our needs moment to moment. We get to choose the pace at which we move. Thank God!
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