Slow Down

"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." -Ferris Buller Slowing down is not easy. It almost seems antithetical to the way life moves. In culture, we're told to do more, be more, and achieve more. When do we find time to rest? It's even worse when it comes to faith. Religion tells us we're not enough and often guilts us into more business and action under the guise of volunteering and serving. Rarely are we told to rest and slow down. It's also not a rhythm that's often taught or encouraged. If our lives seem to be in perpetual motion, burnout may be around the corner. For me, I've had seasons of life when burning the candle at both ends became normalcy. I'd lose myself in the doing, so much that there's nothing left in me to be. These times call stopping to regain perspective and reconnect with ourselves and our souls. Finding balance in ourselves helps us to be balanced when encountering others. It grounds us and reminds us of what is important. So if the rest returns us to ourselves, why do we avoid it. Join me today, as I give you permission to slow down and collect yourself. Grab a moment to breathe and remember who you are and where you're going. We'll talk through the rhythms of Jesus and how they can ground us. We'll also look into the wisdom of other writers and mystics as they call us to be still.  Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world. www.SnarkyFaith.com