More to Life

I’ve had this quote up in my room for a few months. It was one of my rare attempts to be crafty. Usually, it reminds me to not do too many things at once. But when I read it the other night, I looked at it in a whole new light. This time, it reminded me of the importance of accepting the Lord’s timing.

We often expect life to come at us faster, thinking that if we get what we want out of life sooner rather than later, we are successful or even more blessed than others. But the Lord expects us to learn patience. That could be with education, wealth, possessions, physical stamina, or any other desires we have or goals we set for ourselves. The happiest people I’ve known are those who not only set goals but who are also patiently working to achieve those goals.

As children, we learn from Aesop’s fable that slow and steady wins the race. But so many of us have the Veruca complex and with everything say, “I want it now!” In reality, we should be more like “cheer up” Charlie. And I don’t even know why I referenced that movie because I don’t like it, but hey, it is so applicable!

Life can become so fast-paced if we allow it. Sometimes we think the busier we are, the better. If we spend more time on trivial things, we obviously have less time for what is most important. Without even trying, stress levels rise and happiness declines. The most demanding times in life are the moments we need to slow down the most.

In conjunction with this, I’ve learned another principle: Silence is golden. It provides time for deep introspection. We can evaluate if our actions coincide with our priorities and if our priorities align with what we want out of life.

I love slowing down, but please, if you are driving in front of me, don’t apply this principle literally. J