Slow Down

Have you ever stood at a distance and watched people's movements?

How most of us are fast at everything.

People walk fast you'd think there is an emergency they need to sort. Some walk fast that they are almost out of their breath.

Have you noticed how some people eat very fast in hotels? You're always cautious that you may need to perform first aid in case of a choke.

Even how people have a conversation would make you think it is a rap that's yet to be launched to the fans.

Movies and series cannot be watched in peace because someone is always fast-forwarding to see the next scene.

Books are read in a rush that there are no lessons to learn.

What's the rush? 

Who conditioned us that we need to always be in a rush, always fast lane, high speed.

We are moving too fast that we no longer see the beauty in life, moving fast to get to your friend's level yet we are on different journies, paths, and purpose. 

We even want to skip processes and stages because of the speed. Now, want our children to walk when they should be crawling.

We are moving too fast that we are almost out of breathe. We need oxygen masks to breathe.

We are moving too fast that we can't notice when the sun rises and sets. We can't even play in the rain. We can't notice the beauty of life, nature.

Yes, it is okay, actually great to want that modern house that has everything inbuilt, the latest Lamborghini, the highest paycheck. BUT wait what's your motive. After you find your motive, is the wanting worth the stress.

Do you realize You may have everything you want but lose everything you needed?

And no I have not said you stop moving towards your dream, do not crucify me. By all means fulfill your dreams, goals, and visions.

But slow down.

Slow down and pause to reflect.

Slow down to enjoy every moment of life. To see the beauty of the sunrise and sunset, to enjoy your footsteps.

Slow down to see the beauty around you, the magic as your hand move to do laundry, the digestion of your food. Slow down to laugh at your silly jokes. Slow down to see the changes in your body. By all means, slow down, and see your child's progress, be part of the growth, laugh at his stunts, his dances, and even the cries. Slow down and enjoy a delicious homemade meal.

Slow down from social media. The grapevines will continue so don't worry about making others laugh while you can't laugh at yourself.

Slow down from saving the world. Even superman rested, you can't save the entire world by yourself. Others will fit into saving it while you take time to slow down.

 Slow down and enjoy the fresh breath

Slow down to rest and refresh.

Slow down, the will still be here. What's meant for you will happen? 

It is not selfish to slow down. It is not inconsiderate. Sometimes you just need to realize we are not getting a certificate of accomplishment to chase life while we lose ourselves and realize that the actual beauty was in the process and not in the end product.

So, whatcha gonna do?

SLOW DOWN.