Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Slow Life

Amy commented the other day, that she didn't know what she would do without the internet. She is a girl that wants info and wants it at her finger tips. We got to discussing this and it brought back good memories of days past. I am old and I do remember when there was nothing to do in the evenings but sit and watch a little T. V., read a book, sit on the porch or visit a neighbor or family member. Now we are too busy to slow down.

Charlie and I laugh about going to the cabin when we go, because there is no phone, no TV, (we can watch a movie) no internet, no air conditioning, just the peace and quite of the world around us. It gives us more time to talk with each other, do nothing, nap in the middle of the day, read a book, or just sit on the porch and swing. I love this time and I too wonder about this hetic life we have just two hours down the road from the cabin and why when we leave we move right back into this crazy too busy to do anything lifestyle. How do we make ourselves adjust so easily to the cabin life when there and then revert right back to home life once we leave?

I am going to try to slow my life down and enjoy what I have left. I am not going to borrow trouble and I am going to Love freely. Why not come and join me? I'll share a glass of tea with you while we sit on the porch and swing.

3 comments:

Rachel said...

i love this.. its so true how busy and crowded weve become... i look at so many, including myself who over book our lives and our childrens lives. simplify. thats what we, as a people need to do. :) even though without the internet, i wouldnt be writing this to you. :) :)

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad I read this. I agree all the way! Sometimes I just want the tv off, music off, and sit and enjoy the quiet while I knit, or draw or just relax. Living in an apartment makes me miss a front porch with a swing :)

I might have to spot light you and this post. I really loved it.

Jill said...

Love your porch and swing, and will definitely take you up on that glass of tea as long as it is made with sugar and not splenda :) There is something to be said for slowing down and enjoying where we are and who we are with. Thanks for sharing!