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We sometimes miss the smallest things in life by moving too fast. We miss the true beauty of things, small details, and important parts of the meaning of things when we move too fast. Slowing down helps us keep track, focus, and relieves the pressure of a “hurry, hurry, hurry lifestyle.”

By rushing we miss things like the way our children, loved ones, and peers are growing. By slowing down our life just a little, we can notice things like our little girls turning into young ladies or our little boys turning into young men. These are times in life that will not be repeated and our children need us there for these moments. These slight changes might not only be limited to our children, they could be small changes in the health of our loved ones (changes that might need to be noticed at an early stage), or changes in relationships that might be altering things from the way you know them. Although, we sometimes say that time is against us, people and things that are important to us are well worth a moment or two.

Small details can be overlooked when we are working against time. Things like cramming for tests, racing to meet a deadline, or trying to finish something small to get something bigger can cause small but noticeable issues. Mixing up facts, missing the point, not being able to check your work thoroughly, or just doing things correctly are only small side effects for rushing.

There are times that things are not said, times when things are said in ways that are not clear, and times that things said can be taken in more than one way. We only get one dimension of things when we don’t pay the necessary attention to them. It is important for us to thoroughly look at things and sometimes get the opinion of someone else before me move on.

Rushing through life makes us miss things like the quiet beauty of an early morning, the small things that are done for us out of love, and days of our lives that we can not get back.

Take your time and enjoy life.

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Wednesday, October 22nd 2008 at 6:09AM
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...By slowing down our life just a little, we can notice things like our little girls turning into young ladies or our little boys turning into young men. These are times in life that will not be repeated...

Emmanuel once again you are so right, because one of the best decisions I made was 3 years ago when I decided to work part time in order to spend precious time with my son. I haven't regretted my decision.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2008 at 10:23AM
Jen Fad
I have learned to take time, smell the roses and enjoy the small things in life.
Tomorrow isn't promised and I don't want my life or the lives of my children and loved ones
to pass me by without me having found pleasure in the minor details that turn out to actually
be the grand stands the things we reflect back to when reminiscing of our lives.
As far as love goes... I had given up on the joy of it ever happening for me but I've had a change of heart.
God sent someone my way with understanding, compassion and a willingness to grow together and grow
to love me taking the necessary time to get to know me.

Life is a gift from God I am thankful everyday that he allows me to open such a wonderful present so I take my time and walk in faith with hope and the mindset that I'm not missing anything that is truly for me because what God has for me is for me, nothing can change that!

Powerful message thanks for sharing.

Wednesday, October 22nd 2008 at 10:51AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
Queen, you said it! Hurry up...and wait! Wait on the Lord, and all that He has for each of us, every day. Love your response! Be blessed! Every moment He gives us is so precious! Thanx for the heads up. Love ya!
Wednesday, October 22nd 2008 at 11:46AM
Lesley Knight
Jen Fad

Children grow o fast and we can lose focus on that even though it is happening right before our very eyes. Taking time for and with them will teach us lots of things that we might not be aware of, and jut by become aware we can (slowly) make corrections where needed.
Sunday, October 26th 2008 at 11:49AM
Emmanuel Brown
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen

Being patient and walking in faith are very strong ways to make sure that you are able to make it from point A to B.
Sunday, October 26th 2008 at 11:53AM
Emmanuel Brown
Lesley Knight

Letting go and Letting God is always a good plan.
Sunday, October 26th 2008 at 11:58AM
Emmanuel Brown
Bonita king

The past is always going to be done, it's good to look back on it and remember it, but moving forward carefully is always good.
Sunday, October 26th 2008 at 12:00PM
Emmanuel Brown
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