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Fast and furious
Full throttle to the next curve
Wait – do your brakes work?
The faster you go
Check your stop-ability
Before its too late
Its an investment
To slow down and simply stop.
Find your Middle Ground.
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This pause is the place of refreshment, nourishment and renewal for mind body and spirit. Without it, we go through the habitual rushed motions of our day. Not only do we exhaust ourselves but we lose our ability to focus, be creative and generate fresh ideas.
As you launch into your week, take time to find your middle ground and connect with your true self.
Great reminder, Val! I need to keep my focus this week.
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Thanks Jill. May the pause be with you this week 😊
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Thank you, Val. I’ve been going so fast and furious while bringing back some very ill cats to health, that now I am slowing down. We miss SO much when we fly through life!!! (((HUGS))) Amy ❤
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Thank you for stopping by Amy! I’m glad the cats are doing well again. Time to slow down and replenish 🙂
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Amen to that!!!! Even though my house is in need of cleaning (deep cleaning) I am chilling today! Just chilling!!! The dirt can wait. LOL ❤
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I’m always happy that dirt doesn’t care! xo
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Me too!!! LOL My nose does though. 😦
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I love living life in the S~L~O~W lane.
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All intoned carefully in an appropriate 1950’s dialect of course Val. 😉
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Clipped and proper Hariod 😉 I do recall them on the telly!
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H ❤
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Oh my! Ridicule and slapstick was obviously a way to get people to listen 😉
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Thank you for that reminder!
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Thanks Kate! 🙂
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Resonates with an essay that I have just read about the connection between perfectionism and burn-out. An essay that I will be writing about on Wednesday.
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Sounds interesting Paul! Thanks for stopping here 🙂
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Thank you for the great reminder, Val. I have a busy day and week ahead of me, but I’ll be sure to stop and check my brakes periodically while I’m zooming around. 😉
❤
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Good for you Julie! I’ll be doing the same 🙂
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Thanks for the reminder to stop and breathe and get grounded today. Ran into a traffic jam returning to the city so may have to grab that time a little later. Have a great day!
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Thanks for stopping by Sunny! May the traffic be easy on the return journey 🙂
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I so agree Val. When I’m able to slow my mind down it’s like drinking in cool, clear mountain water to sate my thirst. ❤
Diana xo
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Now that’s a wonderful image… Thank you Diana ☀️
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Tapping on the brakes Val….
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Keep testing them David 😎
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I just spent three glorious days with two beloved family members at a charming lakeside cabin. Decompressing feels so wonderful.
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Aahhh … yeessss … 🙂
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Yes! There is always this small pause that occurs, just before the action takes place. Inside that space we have the ability to focus and decide which way it’s going to go…
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Thank you for this T. When we know it, we can bring awareness to this pause. This is scared space 🙂
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Great announcement and friendly reminder! 🙂
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Thank you Eliza. Our higher Self knows best. 💛
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