{"id":1978,"date":"2019-07-22T00:00:50","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T06:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.melaniebnewman.com\/staging\/9944\/?p=1978"},"modified":"2022-04-18T15:31:09","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T21:31:09","slug":"the-hidden-blessings-in-slowing-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.melaniebnewman.com\/staging\/9944\/the-hidden-blessings-in-slowing-down\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Blessings in Slowing Down"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019ve been moving a bit slower this past year. Nothing serious. Just some fatigue and minor physical issues. And though it has often times been discouraging I have discovered hidden blessings.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have become more deliberate and intentional<\/strong> in how I spend my time. I have started to weigh the importance of everything and where my efforts could best be spent.<\/p>\n

I am learning to be present.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am becoming more aware<\/strong> in each moment and enjoying each experience<\/strong> rather than mentally and physically rushing to the next thing and calling it planning.<\/p>\n

I am experiencing more calmness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am feeling more peace.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am spending less time trying to multi-task and am able to complete tasks with more enjoyment and intention.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I even think my memory is improving <\/strong>because my mind isn\u2019t so busy keeping track of so many non-essential activities.<\/p>\n

What at first seemed to be a trial of my patience, in being unable to do as many activities as I once did, has now become the catalyst for greater self-understanding.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It definitely wasn\u2019t my plan to have the challenges I\u2019ve had, but I\u2019ve since come to see that greater benefits have far outweighed any frustration!<\/p>\n

Have you experienced something similar? What hidden blessings or benefits can you discover in your challenges?<\/p>\n

With love,
\n\"Melanie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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