I don't know about you, but I sure do feel incredibly busy these days! I am sure you can relate. Exams, homework, work, the holidays are coming! When those approach, there is not escaping the anxiety you will feel. How will I get this all done!? WORK WORK WORK WORK, right? Have you heard that really goofy commercial on the radio about the guy who is a busy bee? He is always working and always telling people, "No, I'm BUSY!" If you haven't heard it, well it's this commercial about this guy who is always busy. When someone talks to him he always responds, "I'm BUSY!"
Ok, now that we are all on the same page, let's move on. A lot of times I feel that this is the case in my life. I am always busy and answering, "I can't, I'm BUSY!" To everyone! Can you meet on Tuesday? Can't I'm busy. Can you spare a minute to catch up with an old friend? Sure, but be quick I'm busy. Will you come home and have dinner with your family one night this week? Sorry, busy. Can you please help me? Sorry, I am busy. Can you pray for me? Or are you too busy? Can you pray for yourself? Or is your schedule too full?
How often do you finish your day, stop and sit down, clear your mind, and just sit there in silence for maybe 30 seconds before realizing something else you have to do? How tired are you after just that 30 seconds.
Right now, let's change that. Turn off the TV. Find a quiet spot. Turn your phone off. Stop. be still. Take a moment of silence. Relax. Make it last a minimum of 5 minutes. I dare you to shoot for 10.
How do you feel?
This week's challenge. Slow down.
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