I have been reading a book by Jan Johnson, Abundant Simplicity, Discovering the Unhurried Rhythms of Grace. I must, with strong intention, slow myself down to savor the wisdom and insight I read. My habit is to devour the new information as quickly as I can, skimming subtitles and glancing over indented paragraphs. I have so many books I long to read, I should hurry up and finish this so I can get on to the next book calling my name-“ Oh look, there is another book….” Can you relate to the idea of my sense of urgency for good things? Yet this title is “ unhurried rhythms of grace. So, I begin the learning of simplicity, slowly. There is no race, it is not an’ I win you lose’ mentality. Knowledge alone does not help me become more Christlike. I take a deep breath because that forces me to slow down, to be intentional. I notice the tension in my body, the aches and pains of subconsciously holding that tension. I take another breath and remember growth is slow and it not noticed in a moment, day or even a week. As I learn to live a more simple, intentional life, I will need to go slowly. Open myself to notice life, to see God’s touch, to be available to wonder and enjoy. To live more intentionally. 

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