These hot, still days of summer, with the tree frogs, birds and cicada’s creating a soothing symphony, bring a nostalgic feel. Probably bringing me back to a childhood where the delicious summers seemed to stretch out forever. No homework, uncomfortable uniforms, schedules, nothing but endless days packed with endless possibilities. No feelings of have to. No sense of time going by too fast. Just a tranquility that can only be found in the innocence of childhood.
Where did it all go? How did it happen and when? The innocence gone, the to do list formed, responsibilities build, and time flying! It brings to mind the old musical “Stop the world, I want to get of.” I feel like that sometimes. Stop! Enough! Quiet! No! Most of it is self induced agenda’s, but not today. Today is a beautiful warm, still summer day. I will cherish it, enjoy it, and most of all be thankful for it. It’s a gift to remind me what’s important and what’s not. Peace is more important than striving. Love and family is more important than the to do list. Time is precious, use it wisely. A messy house has character. Spending quiet time with God is more important than spending time on social media. In other words I have to relearn how to “Chill Man!”
