Morning Invocation

Today, I do not rush.

Today, I do not rush.

When I feel others rushing around me, I remind myself that I don't want to miss the joy, the nuance, and the details of my life by rushing.

I want to catch the gorgeous rays of the sun dancing on the window pane.

I want to stop and listen to the birds.

I want to notice the twinkle in my beloved's eye, and the scent of their smell.

I don't want to miss the moments of my life's greatest art because I'm rushing.

So, today, I don't rush.

I know that my time here on this earth is very precious.

I know that when I am lying on my deathbed, I won't remember how much I got done, but I'll remember how I walked through this life, how I felt, and how much love I gave.

Today, I remind myself that there's no need to rush and that being present is most important.

Image by Ashley Swanson