“Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience”.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

There are days like today, when I’m incapable of functioning as rapidly as I’d want. Seriously, I probably have around 15 things of varying degrees of urgency, listed on my “To do” list for today. And I figure that, considering my tempo of execution thus far, I’ll probably get to maybe 3 or 4 of these items before the day’s end, and that’s presuming I’m hit with a very welcomed burst of energy and willingness, between now and then.

I’m slow-moving, I don’t feel like it, I’m procrastinating (have I mentioned how amazing I am at the art of procrastination ? Don’t be jealous of me, it’s a skill I’ve mastered) ! I’m looking at my list, my head’s in the clouds. I’m not even lying to myself anymore. I need rest, I need to not come down on myself for not attacking my very pretty, very well intentioned list. Mostly, I need to be ok with whatever I’m capable (or not) of accomplishing today. Because this internal conflict is really just between me, and myself. Nobody cares what I achieve today, nobody is even judging me for it. So as usual, I have complete power over my perspective here.

If nature is capable of slowing down when needed and if her progression is never put into question, no matter the speed of the fulfillment of her duties, then I should also be deserving of this same patience and grace. I too should be allowed these slower, cozier and less prolific days !

Maybe if I exclaim this right, then soon, I’ll believe it 

So that being said, back to my delicious cup of coffee. The list right here by my side, still so very pretty and still with no crossed-out “To dos”.

Wishing you all a day, moving at the exact speed you need