Life expectations push us along and ego goads us into deeper commitment. Maybe we will catch a cold or worse yet, fall and twist an ankle; either way, we are forced to slow down. It is not very likely that God is deliberately causing us pain, but I do wonder if Divinity isn't trying to slow us down.
When our pace slows, our vision broadens both physically and mentally. We begin to see the bigger picture which triggers us to question or alter our decisions. Background elements come forth adding additional depth. The pause between steps offers further introspection.
The discipline of slowing down does not require a day off from work, but that would be great! It does encourage listening to what we are thinking and to react accordingly. It does expect us to notice what has changed and whether or not we support it. Stop pushing and make note of how we have personally lost parts of our selves in the rush, and how to slowly replace them.
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