Slow down!

Sometimes, God says "Slow down!"  Well, he doesn't usually do it in a way that we like...often we get sick or a huge wrench is thrown in our plans.  But I think it happens because, when we are getting all caught up and wound up in the thickets of life and work, he wants us to stop and remember what's really important.  And to remember to take time for ourselves, and time for him.

Put in a different way, you could say that the universe conspires to give us exactly what we need, when we need it - even if it might look like something very negative at first.  But the direction of our lives requires twists and turns, big steps and setbacks, to shape us and the work we are doing.  Sometimes, you have to stop, take a DEEP breath, and look at things in a new way.  Instead of pulling and pushing with tension and exhaustion and desperation, it's important to regroup and remember that everything happens as it will and growth and progress take time.  We sometimes need a little reminder to be joyous, loving, and creative to work through even the most difficult, gnawing of problems.