Because my mind speeds from one thought to the next, from problems to more problems to possible solutions, from memories of the past to projections into the future, it helps me to slow down.
When I slow down, I can let go of that panicky feeling that I have to act RIGHT NOW to head off negative consequences.
With my extremely rare heart condition (which makes my heart slow down to dangerous levels if I don’t have an implanted cardiac device), I have to slow down on hills and stairs, and I don’t like that. Also, it’s difficult for me to slow down because I’ve always believed I have limited time on this earth. Indeed, earlier this week I started writing a song called “Assuming I’m Going to Die Soon” (which might slow down the sales of my album).
Assuming I’m going to die soon
Makes me want to finish this tune.
It makes me want to do everything
I ever wanted to do,
And not waste time
Because it’s a crime
If you die leaving things
That you still want to do.
©️ Ann Koplow, 2023
I need to slow down and think about more lyrics for that song.
Because the overload of pictures and words on my phone caused a slow down and a stop of my photos loading for yesterday’s blog post, I have twice as many images to share with you today, so I hope you can slow down and enjoy them.
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“Slow Down” makes me think of this song:
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Slow down and take in my gratitude for you!
