Slow Down

 Recently, a 6 year old entered my classroom full of well-planned activities.  I bent down, asking him which center would he like to explore first. He softly answered, “I would like to look out the window for a while.”  “Okay, buddy, go for it” and I whispered to myself, “ Oh, how I wish I could join you.”

At a very young age, he’d learned the skill of ‘slow down; you move too fast,’  the very one I can’t seem to remember. 

The rest of the day, I followed in his footsteps and you know, that intentional rhythm made space for an important conversation, full of life-changing potential, with an old friend. 

This morning, I, too, am staring out the window. There’s a long to-do list,  but enjoying my cardinals play in my Crepe Myrtle may just be the better plan. 

…but only one thing is needed.   Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her. Luke 10:42