Today, let’s just breathe. Sometimes, it is nice to just…
close your eyes
relax
let peace flow through your body
put your feet up
gaze out of the window
walk in your garden
play with your pet
laugh with your family
enjoy a cup of coffee with your friend
call that cousin you’ve been meaning to talk to
go for a walk
watch the sun rise
watch the sun set
feel the warmth of the sun
be grateful
forgive someone even if they’re not sorry
hug someone
hug yourself
remember a happy moment
give something
stretch
read that book
breathe
And here is the perfect poem to read and enjoy…
Slow Dance
by David L Weatherford
Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round,
or listened to rain slapping the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly’s erratic flight,
or gazed at the sun fading into the night?
You better slow down, don’t dance so fast,
time is short, the music won’t last.
Do you run through each day on the fly,
when you ask “How are you?”, do you hear the reply?
When the day is done, do you lie in your bed,
with the next hundred chores running through your head?
You better slow down, don’t dance so fast,
time is short, the music won’t last.
Ever told your child, we’ll do it tomorrow,
and in your haste, not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch, let a friendship die,
’cause you never had time to call and say hi?
You better slow down, don’t dance so fast,
time is short, the music won’t last.
When you run so fast to get somewhere,
you miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day,
it’s like an unopened gift thrown away.
Life isn’t a race, so take it slower,
hear the music before your song is over.
♥
Yes, breathe.
And smile. Did you?
Such an elegant poem which made me smile as well as reflect on the day and the week gone by. How much we need to savour each moment, relish the seconds and count our blessings. Thank you for this, Vidya.
Oh, how I enjoyed this and needed this today! THANK YOU!
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Love this, Vidya. I’ve been a bit depressed this week and haven’t been writing much the past couple of days. Your post and that uplifting poem make me feel better. Thanks.
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I am actually taking your advice and that of several other bloggers in the past few days and DOING JUST THAT. Have a happy day 🙂
Just yesterday I was talking to a friend whose mum has been diagnosed with cancer and this is exactly what she regretted… Not taking time to enjoy all what life has to offer. We assume we will have all the time in the world for the people and things that make us happy and we end up never making time for them. Lovely post Vidya.
Loved your post and the poem.The last two lines sum it all up so beautifully, “Life isn’t a race, so take it slower,
hear the music before your song is over.”
Beautiful post and poem. Thank you for the reminder!
Perfect sentiments for summer. Thanks!
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So true.
Thank you for the reminder Vidya. 🙂
Super post. Great tips and lovely poem. I started posting daily thoughts on my facebook page and the first one was “Life is not a race, slow down”. The last verse of the poem made me smile.
Yes, yes yes. I smiled, and I smiled again reading your inspiring words dear Vidya:-) So important to BE in every moment. To enjoy the little things – that is life. Beautiful poem also – was reading it slowly.. twice:-)
Hi Vidya! I love your header, it is so cheerful and warm (just like you).
Yesterday I did flow through the day, just like that, going with the twists and turns and surprises. It was a lovely time 🙂
Cool one! Enjoyed it very much! Thanks.
Beautiful post Vidya.
All of your list resonated with me. I think the strongest one though was forgive someone even if they’re not sorry. So often we wait for someone else to apologize and hold that anger in and it just makes us more miserable. Both sides tend to want the other to apologize first. Being the one to step up and forgive another and move on is so important to being a healthy and strong person.
I hope you are enjoying the month of posting so far.
The poem is beautiful – your words even more so…Yes, let’s do everything you invited us to, with a smile in our hearts, and words of love and gratitude on our lips!
The simple things bring such pleasure.
Great advice and something I have been doing quite a bit of lately. ♥
A timely reminder to take time out and smell the coffee and allow the joy of small things that we take for granted.
Thanks Vidya .. loved it.