Slowing Down To See the Wonder
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
I wrote a poem years ago that floated back into my mind the other day. It is called See the Wonder.
Deep breath
Take it all in
All the splendors of life.
Take five
Switch gears, slow down
See the beauty all around us
Instead of thinking BIG
Think small, focus on all
the wonders right under our noses.
You ever notice how kids have such awe and wonder? The littlest things can capture their imagination, their focus. I love that. Oh to see the world through a child’s eye again.
I think we can, if we’re intentional. I’m learning to be more intentional. To focus on the smaller things. To take five.
In today’s busy world that can be a challenge. So many things are vying for our attention. At the end of the day, I am in control of what I put my focus on. Regardless of societal demands.
In my faith journey I have been working through people-pleasing. It has a way of sneaking in and causing havoc. Previously, I used to go against my better judgement, overextending myself and then later regretting it. I’d like to think now I have become a bit wiser.
I realized it’s ok to say no. I am much better off to focus my time more wisely on the things that matter most and also be kind to myself.
When one is overextended it can manifest physically or mentally and lead to exhaustion.
For the benefit of both myself and others, I am learning to maintain a healthier balance.
What I have found is that when I take a rest, have some quiet alone time, something beautiful transpires.
I start to hear more clearly that still voice of my Maker. I have time to delve into more scripture, prayer or worship. Time to reflect, to write, to play music, to process. All the things that bring peace and joy.
I am thankful when I am able to take those breaks, those reprieves. I find I am craving them more and more as I get older. It’s not that I am becoming anti-social. I love being around my friends and family. I guess I am just learning to appreciate my relationship with God and myself more.
I come out of my little time outs, revived and renewed. I have a fresh outlook and usually a new task that God has placed on my heart.
I also notice I intentionally give my burdens to God more when I am in this state of rest. I think it becomes a conscious decision for me to release all the things that cause angst or anxiety. Where as if I were in my usually busy state I would just carry it.
Silly me, the bible tells me this over and over again. In His presence there is rest. What a blessing I have finally discovered this.
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31
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