Easy Does It
‘Easy does it’ has never come easy to me–or at least not for a good part of my life. Over the years of my adult life I’ve often learned the hard way to rest, to make time for myself, to let go and let God take over. And what a difference it’s made. I’m always happiest when I see the line between myself and another and respect the ‘other’ to make the best decisions for himself or herself.
When I catch myself trying to change someone else, or a situation that has nothing to do with me, it’s time to take a step back and refocus on what I can change. “Easy does it,” I remind myself and in that moment, my shoulders relax, my mind quiets down, my trust in God takes over and all is well.
How do you take it easy?
I’m still learning this Karen.
It seems like being quiet does help relax a lot of stressful moments.
Smiles, BRC
We’re learning it together, Beth.
Thank you for this I have to keep reminding myself who is in control.
We all need to do that, Rita. Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.
Karen this is a tough one but the first thing that popped in my head was: “Keep your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face, and the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His wonder and grace”,
Now that I am older and restricted as to what and how I can do things I have to practice just being still and know that God is God and “Let it go”!
HE will let me know what I need to do and if I can.
Blessings with love, Margaret
9and His wonderful grace”.
A great reminder in the words of the hymn.
Easy does it. I can only relate to where I am now. Recovering from hip surgery. Went to wedding on Sunday and sat way too long in my walker. Monday night it was like 40 knives stabbing my legs. I know that is an off the wall example.
But perfect for me to learn to take it easy. I have had major surgery. And I might add…that was probably the way I have delt with life’s challenges. Live and learn. It’s upward and onward and take one day at a time. I can’t change other people or their circumstances. Thank you for the timely subject matter, Karen.
Thank you, Joan. I wish you well on your journey back to health. I can imagine you’ve suffered a lot and I pray healing will come soon.