Peace and Rest Before I Die

In my mind, I have pursued a slower life style ... one that I miss when I was in Barbados.  I loved having a routine that was strictly enforced and yet allowed for so much rest, meditation, self reflection and other do-goods that kept my mind, body and spirit alive.  It's so hard to live that pace of life in our culture.

I've decided to make this fantasy a reality by taking purposeful steps toward that disciplined and yet slower pace.  I've been getting up at 630am to actually drink (not gulp) my coffee, to spend some time with God before my children wake up and ... make my bed!  I've been listening to more classical-ish music. (Even our music can be so adrenaline stimulating.)  I've been trying to find more time to read.  I've also been forcing myself to enjoy silence.  Memorizing scripture has also been a great way to slow down my thinking and focus on something that I know will build me up and renew my weary mind.

*Big Breath*