Hurry Kills Presence, Worry Kills Peace
No hurries, no worries.
Hurry kills Presence. Worry kills Peace. Doubt kills Faith. Ego kills Love.
The origins of this thought are hard to pin point. Some believe it comes from religious teachings, others to authors, and while we canʻt quite narrow it down to who said these words, can we all agree on one thing, they are true to the lives we live?
Parenting, adulting, life. We are all filled to the brim with responsibilities that can quickly pile up and overwhelm us. From sports drop-offs, to paying the bills, showing up as a parent, it all adds up. In the moments of overwhelm and stress the last thing we may think of is presence, peace, and love, but when we find ways to incorporate these important values in our life, we find that sweet spot of balancing our responsibilities while still having time to be present and enjoy the moments.
But what if we shifted our mindset a little. From, “I need to hurry and get this done” to “what are the tasks I need to do before I take a break for joy.” Here are 3 small actions to try out as you work towards building more peace into the day. Try them for yourself, or with your littles and notice what shifts. The possibilities are endless. Less is more.
Wake up before your kids. Yes, even just a little earlier. Waking 10 minutes before your children can change the tone of the whole day. Giving you time to move slow and prioritize yourself and your needs. An invitation to begin with you first. Suggestions: keep a journal, enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, breathwork, stretching, reading a few pages.
Designate time for play. Play isn’t the reward, it’s the requirement. Setting specific time for play can provide the push to accomplish tasks while prioritizing joy. Suggestions: Set time blocks on your agenda for uninterrupted play with your children, set time blocks for yourself, too. Incorporate movement, get outdoors, keep it simple.
Be Realistic. This mindset shift will take time. Give yourself grace, move slow, do less. The goals for a peaceful and joy-filled life are unique to your wants and needs. Start with small realistic changes that can last a lifetime. Suggestions: Write a list of things that bring you joy, add 1 to your day, repeat for your child(ren).
That’s it! An intentional baby step to a life of peace and presence.
Presence kills hurry. Peace kills worry. Faith kills doubt. Love kills ego. Declare it. Speak it. Believe it.
And so it is ♥️ xoxo K
How about you?
Reflection Question
Take some time to try out the three suggested actions shared above. Think through the things you already are doing. Make a note for yourself of how they went. Are there ways to make them more specific to your lifestyle?
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