Life is often times way too rushed. We are always in a hurry to go somewhere, to do something, to be someone, to eat something... And in the process we end up losing things, forgetting people, getting confused, getting lost, and if we are (un)luck, your head goes bonkers.
A rushed life is anything but fun. The stress involved is overwhelming, depressing and annoying. The fact that you're constantly thinking of hurdles and obstacles makes it all the harder. Each day begins with "Oh No!" and ends with "Glad that's done!" Life becomes a bitter pill to swallow. Thinking becomes a terrible chore.
The one antidote to rush is slow down. As impossible as it sounds, there's nothing more curing than slowing down. Take your time to do the task, to fall in love with the task. Take the opportunity to talk to people, to smile and laugh with them. Take time to smell the coffee, and not just gobble it down your throat. Take time to smell the flowers, and not just give a quick glance.
Most of all, rest in Jesus. He says "Come to me all you who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Call on Him when things become too much. Rest in Him. Quiet down, and enjoy His presence. Fall in Love with Him. A session with Him will never leave you the same at all.
So stop sprinting through life, and take time to relax.
Monday, March 25, 2013
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The pursuit of busyness
This life is busy. Busy, busy, busy. Busy from the day we're born, to the day we die. Busy doing this or that. Everything grabs our attention,and doesn't want to leave until and unless attended to. From the unpaid bills to a pile of dirty dishes in our sink, there is so much stress on what to do and how.
Unfortunately, for us humans, the work keeps on piling. Every day, from the time you wake up, to the time you go back to bed, something is beckoning for attention. Some screaming for more attention than others. Some way too annoying, others you'd be delighted to do. Those that your boss forces down your throat, those that you have no option but to do.
Sadly, for many, the busyness ends up killing the joys of life. Too much to do, too little time, so they got to do as much as they can and stretch themselves to the max, just to clear everything in due time. Others just give up altogether, others still pay someone to get it done.
Busyness has also its unfair share of demerits, one of them being it can steal you from what truly matters - relationships. Nothing is as important in this world as relationships. They keep us together, they help us do what we need to. They are our emotional bag of oxygen, without them life can feel like disaster in the making.
So, whatever you do, do not let your busyness jeopardize your relationships. Don't assassinate people at the altar of busyness. Take time to love and be loved, to appreciate and be appreciated, to enjoy and be enjoyed. Most of all, don't forget your Maker, your Lover, your Lord and your God. One who loves you with an everlasting love, whose loving kindness never fails. A relationship with him is most precious, most important, and most rewarding. Love him first and best, don't be too busy for him.
Unfortunately, for us humans, the work keeps on piling. Every day, from the time you wake up, to the time you go back to bed, something is beckoning for attention. Some screaming for more attention than others. Some way too annoying, others you'd be delighted to do. Those that your boss forces down your throat, those that you have no option but to do.
Sadly, for many, the busyness ends up killing the joys of life. Too much to do, too little time, so they got to do as much as they can and stretch themselves to the max, just to clear everything in due time. Others just give up altogether, others still pay someone to get it done.
Busyness has also its unfair share of demerits, one of them being it can steal you from what truly matters - relationships. Nothing is as important in this world as relationships. They keep us together, they help us do what we need to. They are our emotional bag of oxygen, without them life can feel like disaster in the making.
So, whatever you do, do not let your busyness jeopardize your relationships. Don't assassinate people at the altar of busyness. Take time to love and be loved, to appreciate and be appreciated, to enjoy and be enjoyed. Most of all, don't forget your Maker, your Lover, your Lord and your God. One who loves you with an everlasting love, whose loving kindness never fails. A relationship with him is most precious, most important, and most rewarding. Love him first and best, don't be too busy for him.
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