Each moment matters

Everything moves, the noises become ubiquitous.
But then, something changes.
Everything stops. There is silence.
Momentary peace floods my heart.
A second of restfulness enters my body.
Enjoy the change, the stop, the silence.

Everything moves, the movement becomes comfortable.
It leads to productivity and the days hurry on.
But then theres a moment of disruption and the day must slow.
The disruption is a gift, a moment to notice, to look around.
An opportunity to see and feel the things you have been missing
Enjoy the gift, the feelings, the observation.

Everything moves, people are on the go.
Your driver will arrive in 3 minutes
A non stop option is only $35 more
We have found a quicker route for you
I know a shortcut
Why is this person driving so slow?
Come on, hurry up.

Everything moves, and we want it to move faster.
But what if instead, we moved slower?
What if we walked instead of ran and got to see the buildings around us we've never noticed before?
What if we drove slower and looked around, discovering the places we've never been but know we will love?
What if we walked with our heads up and noticed the people around us, giving them a smile or a word?
What if we learned that each moment is precious,
Each moment is unique and worth celebrating,
Each moment matters.

So don't miss it,
Don't go so fast that you miss the beauty before you,
Dont rush through it that you miss the gift,
Dont hurry on that you leave behind the value of it all.
The people, the places, the world God created for us to see and say " it is good. "

Beyond the Now

Feelings of insignificance. Feelings of exhaustion. Emotional and physical pain. Frustration with people, frustration with myself. Confusion, yet clarity. Motivation, but not enough. Love, the kind that hurts. Love, the kind at the surface. Love, the self- sacrificial, life-saving kind. It all runs so deep. My heart, my soul, my mind, my strength. My heart bleeds so easily, wounded so deeply, but it does not take much to keep it beating and keep it strong and keep it happy. My mind wanders, gets me in trouble, but likes to be entertained and challenged. My soul knows truth, knows its Creator, it is safe and faithful. My strength wavers, weary but with hope, motivated in the exhaustion. the truth is all that matters. The truth keeps me going. The truth is the most profound, it goes down to the core of my being and keeps me alive. Alive for what? That, I am not sure. But alive, indeed. To live, to love, to laugh, to cry, to serve and be served, to know and be known, to fall and get up, to break, to heal, to jump, to slide. To feel the peak of vulnerability. To experience closeness of others. To find the greatest joy on this earth, but to keep searching, to keep wanting, to keep waiting. Desires, unmet. Dreams, unfulfilled. Questions without answers. A life that is chosen, yet meant for another place. A place where all is well. Feelings of significance, feelings of rejuvenation. Emotional and physical rest. Peace with others, peace with myself, peace. The veil lifted. The one who is Love revealed in his full glory.