20. Gentle Drift

THERE IS NO NEED TO RUSH; GO WITH THE FLOW; TRUST THE JOURNEY; SLOWING DOWN

I trust in the timing of this situation. I can always move at a gentle pace.

As we navigate the currents of our days, it can be wonderful to honor the rhythm of life and surrender when we are being called to simply drift. Sometimes, this requires that we give up a bit of control and coast to where the waters are gently taking us, trusting that we are being guided toward brighter discoveries. We may force ourselves to keep up with this fast-paced world, rarely taking the time to simply be. Many of us are bound to past and future timelines, overlooking the beauty of the present. But in those moments of slowing down—when we finally step off the ride—we may find that the horizon suddenly becomes less blurred, as our real world comes into focus once again. The stars are brighter. The small details around us are magnified with light. The sounds of trees swaying remind us to pause. Outside, the birds sweetly singing share the season we're in. We feel our feet on the ground and may even notice our toes wiggling. Our breaths replenish our body. Finally, we are able to return to the natural flow of life.

You are being called to follow your own peaceful drift. Let the thundering currents slow down to a gentle trickle. Moving at a slower pace is often necessary for learning and building something truly meaningful over time. There is a delicate balance between pausing and pushing forward that must be maintained to find our deepest fulfillment. We cannot always be plugged in or force our strides. Sometimes, we simply need to return to our natural state of being. Don't forget to bask in the sweet and tender moments. Don't lose sight of the clarity of your own horizon line. There is so much magic growing there, and you can always gently drift along its luminous waters.

How and where am I being encouraged to slow down?