You gotta slow down

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The more often we see the things around us – even the beautiful and wonderful things – the more they become invisible to us.
— Joseph B. Wirthlin

To the busy bees
To the eager beavers
To the go-getters
To the hustlers
To the ones smiling outside
But dying inside
To the ones falling
To the ones tripping
If you don’t mind
I wanna share a little something

You gotta slow down
Take a deep breath
Be still and lie down
Let go of your broken cup
Step outside and look up

You gotta slow down
Smell the flowers all around
Watch the sun go down
See the children playing
Hear the sparrows chirping
Watch the pigeons flying

You gotta slow down
Watch the blue skies spreading out
See the careless clouds drifting south
Hear the wind whispering
Listen to its whistling
Feel its rush upon your face
Hear it sing of grace

You gotta slow down
Watch the rain falling
Hear the leaves rustling
See the stars glowing
And the moon shining

You gotta slow down
Walk beneath the city lights
Let go of all the fights
Stop overthinking
Enough of overdoing
Stop chasing, start living

The world is hurrying and worrying
But hear what I’m saying
You’re rushing too fast, too hard
Slaving at a desk for your dream card
Hooked to your phones all day
No time for simple wonders in the day

You gotta slow down
Learn to ponder in silence
Seek His wisdom and guidance
Find your balance
Life ain’t all about doing
Step back, stop striving

You gotta slow down
Spend time with your loved ones
Create beautiful memories in abundance
Away with negativity and pettiness
Grow in loving and caring
Stop hating, stop complaining

Life is fleeting
Carry fewer regrets
When your final day comes

You gotta slow down
Stop chasing the crown
Joy in simple things abounds
Open your eyes, look around
Wonder is waiting to be found
In people and the world around

The urgencies, deadlines, and expectations of life place us under constant pressure and stress. We struggle to slow down, disengage, and truly rest.

There was once a time when we found joy in life’s simple moments. But somewhere along the way, that wonder faded. The pressures of life slowly smothered the awe and delight we once carried within us.

We are living, but many of us no longer feel alive.

We often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds – even those we love. Because we see things so often, we see them less and less.
— Joseph B. Wirthlin