I think I will be cross-stitching this blog title on a pillow soon. Hands down, it just may be the best advice I've ever received.
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of being in the audience of one of the nation's premiere volunteer leaders. A hilarious and smart older woman who has devoted her career to service, she knows well the pleasures and pitfalls of life in the non-profit world.
While we always seem to find time to beat ourselves up over what didn't get done, or what still needs to be done, we must remember: "The heart's not in the freezer." A funny way of saying "Slow it down! Whatever you've got on your to-do list isn't life or death."
I wonder if the aging process is part of God's design to force us over-committed, overprogrammed humans to breathe deep, slow down, and be more in tune to the world around us. By reacting more slowly, we just might be better prepared to meet challenges or opportunities when they head our way.
Be well.
