Slow Down Sunday: April 4th Edition

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Ahhh! It's finally time for "Slow Down Sunday!" Despite the desire for otherwise, you've likely sped through your week so fast that your head is spinning! Today is the day to take a deep breath and make a conscious choice to slow down!

Yes, the weekend is generally filled to the brim with projects and obligations. However, it is time to choose which of those projects and obligations to say "no" to. You can't do it all; no matter how hard you try. Something has to give, and your joy shouldn't be it!

If doing something doesn't contribute to your feeling a sense of joy or purpose, it's time to rethink the necessity of it in your life. I'm not telling you to just chuck it out the window. That is a choice only you can make. I'm simply suggesting that you take some time to consider the reasons why you are doing it. Is it because you think it will make someone else happy? If so, how often do you spend time doing things that you think will make other people happy, in relation to the time you spend doing things that you know make you feel happy?

Slow Down Sunday invites you to do just that; slow your little butt down. Take a break from the computer. Turn off your cell phone. I promise, you will survive without it for a few hours! This is the time to become still and bring your awareness to what is happening around you. Not all the "chaotic drama," but all of the beautiful little moments that you normally miss in your quest to check off every last item on your "to do" list.

Take the time to notice the simple things: the smell of the morning air, the sound of birds singing, the dance of a butterfly or dragonfly through the air, the way the sunlight & shadows play across your bedroom floor, the texture of your morning breakfast.

Close your eyes for a moment and just savor all of those small blessings that you've now chosen to bring into your awareness. Later in the week, when the pace of life becomes frenzied once again, return to this moment. Return to the simple blessings that you so appreciated on this day. It will help you to put things back into perspective!

How do you plan to celebrate "Slow Down Sunday" this week? Or what small blessings did you discover during your time of increased presence? Please take a moment to share your thoughts in the comment section.

I will see you here again tomorrow for "Magical Monday!" Hope you now have your Fairy Tag Ebook so that you can join in "Fairy Tag Fridays!" If you don't, you are still welcome to get one of your very own!

Go forth & create a day filled with love, laughter & magic!
Hugs,
Kim


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April 4th...

Saw something really heartwarming on my way home from work the other night. I saw a couple in the middle of a field flying a kite! They were having so much fun!!! I wanted to jump out of the car & tell them about my blog! They "get" it! Reminded me of "Slow Down Sunday" because my "symbol" for the day is a little girl flying a kite! I can't remember the last time I saw anyone fly a kite, so it was really a neat thing to see!

Until next time...enjoy your "Slow Down Sunday!" Happy Easter & happy day of hope and renewal to all...