It’s ‘OK’ to slow down

 

Assalamualaikum & Hello

Gloomy Saturday morning.

 As I get up from bed, my brain starts visualizing the ‘do-do-list’ for today. I smiled and think, prioritizing the tasks I have for today. First thing first, I need rice, face wipes and some fruits. So I showered and get ready. I strolled down the Glenferrie Road in the usual ‘fast-paced’ walk, my brain figuring out the next task. The faster I am done with this, the better. I have to do my laundry today and then quickly start working on my writing. I need to email the final draft of my proposal by Monday to my Supervisor and to Elena for proofreading. Oh Allah, help me get through this smoothly. The little monologue I have in my head as I walk. Come on, walk faster. 

 

Then I stopped as I noticed this little blonde-haired 4 or 5 year old girl on her pink bike looking at me. I smiled at her and then I spot her grandma is walking towards her. That’s a really nice sight. I assume the grandma is spending quality time with her little granddaughter. How nice.

Suddenly I reason with myself, maybe it is OK to slow down sometimes. Just enjoy a slow-lazy-walk to the store. What’s the rush? Why am I being too hard on myself? What’s wrong with taking my own sweet time? Then, I just walk and observe others. A mother with her 3 boys and their dog, a young couple enjoying their breakfast, the butcher shop staff promoting their product. 

I walked past the store simple because I want to walk a bit more. Looking through the window of the shops along the road. Yes, I am window shopping.  Boots, jackets, knitwear and the lot, the sign that winter is coming. I smiled. This is such a simple thing to do, yet it makes me happy. 

The café’s along the road offers freshly brewed coffee ‘perfume’ for FREE. How wonderful is that? I just love it. So it is really OK to slow down (sometimes, not all the time). Just enjoy the walk, breathe in and out slowly, enjoy the view, observe people. 

Have a pleasant weekend everyone. Don’t forget to slow-down (sometimes) ok!!

Thank You for reading

Miss F