In the stillness of the moment is solace and peace.
This morning everyone in my house got up later than usual, but we left earlier than usual and got to where we were going more on time than we have been in a while.
Why?
I decided to take my time.
There are so many mornings I’m running up and through my house trying to get my kids to do what I want them to do and they are always five minutes later than I want them to be. Traffic moves slow and it’s like there’s a secret conspiracy to make me late.
I’ve learned that rushing never gets you anywhere faster. In fact, it's a clear sign of a belief in lack of time. “I don’t have time, so I must catch up with where I think I should be and make up the slack.”
That’s delusional. There is always time to do what matters most.
So this morning, I decided that I would command time to be what I needed it to be. I alchemized time, taking what could have been a late morning and transforming it into a beautiful experience with my children. I decided I would carry myself with the energy of slow musings, careful graceful movements, take MY time and make it work for me.
I roused my kids awake and they drudged off to do their morning routine. I didn’t raise my voice, because...there’s always time. We sat and had breakfast together and actually had a conversation about their day. They each had something to say that mattered to their 6, 8, and 10 year old realties. Therefore, it mattered to me. I didn’t need them to rush to get to the point...because there’s time. My time. And I alchemized it to work for me.
I intentionally did everything slower than normal, even driving the “slow” lane and going the speed limit (gasp!!). We all arrived refreshed, more loving and patient with each other. My kids arrived ready to meet the day, after being equipped with so much love from me and from each other.
Slowing down helped me take me time, be more present, relax into the moments that were unfolding. My kids thought something was wrong with me. My 6 year old said I should do that more often.
Kids always tell the truth.