STOP, PAUSE, GROW!



Fall Flower Garden; Missoula, MT
Beauty can only be seen and felt if we stop, pause, and SEE.

Stopping, pausing, and reflection allows us to GROW! 

To plan, be more productive, and successful we must have time in our daily schedule to stop, pause, and GROW!

 

Our lives move through the speed of light these days, or at least that is what it feels like when we wake and put our heads on the pillow at night. I have had a tremendous year of growth and know if I were not intentional and disciplined in reflection the lessons learned would have taken longer or lost. 

 

The last two weeks as I teach John's 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth adds more tenacity to discipline there is time in my daily agenda for time of reflection. In pause and reflection these past two weeks brings to thought Albert Schweitzer. Albert Schweitzer had many adventures in Africa. This particular story reminds me of the human need for our body and soul to stop, pause, and reflect to nourish our body and soul learning from our experiences.

A trip through Africa many people are involved in moving supplies. The line of supply came to a halt and Albert wanted to know why there is a delay. The response "The natives are pushing so hard they have to wait for their souls to catch-up".
 

Reflection of this statement and a challenge for you and I; Are we waiting in reflection and allowing our souls to catch-up to us? 

Reflection:

·         Create a space/place where you can consistently and effectively pause and reflect.
·         Schedule time to stop, pause, and reflect (10 to 30 minutes).
·         Ask yourself questions, where do you need to grow, manage, challenge, relationships, etc…

 

Challenge: Are you allowing your soul to catch up to you for growth?

Source: T.Worley. (2012). Authentic Self.
Source: J.Maxwell. (2012). 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.

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