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Pause is an important word
It is time to give it its due
Learn to slow down intentionally
You'll come out feeling new
Life is all about a balance
At times, it is okay to do nothing
Rushing through life with blinders
Is often what comes back to sting
Allow your body, mind and soul to heal
For once, ignore the daily flow
Do not try to rush the things
That need their time to grow
You deserve those quiet moments
You cannot pour from an empty cup
Slowing down is at times
The best way to speed up
Take one day at a time
Stay on a diet of laughter and rest
Embrace the clarity that comes with it
You'll see, it is for the best
The intention is to pause not stop
Regroup, refocus and trust the process
Multitasking is a joyful myth
One thing at a time, learn to address
You win some and you learn from the others
Every shot you take cannot be an ace
At every moment be wholly present
Life's a journey, not a race
Loved this! That line on "a diet of laughter and rest"... :))
ReplyDeleteYeah... "Slowing down is at times" DEFINITELY "The best way to speed up"! :)
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DeleteThat is the absolute truth of our life, Soumya...Life's a journey, not a race....and most of us understand it only after we suffer a burnout and realise we need to take it slow.
ReplyDeleteThat's how I learned too, Shilpa. I'm glad I finally did.
DeleteWell said Soumya. Slowing down is the best way to speed up - we all need this reminder. Over time I have come to realise how important it is to take mindful breaks. When we do that things stop seeming urgent or even necessary.
ReplyDeleteYou said it, Tulika. When we take a step back, we actually see things more clearly.
DeleteVery true! Our life benefits from slowing down intentionally. Life is not a race to finish as quickly as possible. It is to be enjoyed one day at a time. How else can we learn the lessons taught by life of we don't slow down, pause and reflect? Beautifully told, Soumya.
ReplyDeleteI read this for the first time after I dropped my daughter and husband at the airport 2 weeks ago. My mind was in a different downtime due to a friend's tragedy. For almost two weeks now, I read this a few times including today. Now that I am by myself, this I read to remind myself of how important is the time I've got now. I choose to pause, relax and rejuvenate and also good use of the time I have now. Thanks for sharing this, it's so calming to read your poetry always!
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