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The Gift of Calm

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I am sitting in a cocoon of a room, the moss-green curtains drawn, shutting out the night. Ironically, the back door is wide open. Crickets are chirping in a steady endless rhythm.

I am breathing deep as my week draws to an end. A too-full schedule that let’s me know that slowing down is a necessity. Life is not enjoyed at a break-neck pace.

I want to drink in the peace of living, not rush past at full speed. Slowing my breath will help slow my life. I know this is true.

Gratitude is my watchword. Love cradles me.

My aim is to recognize the beauty of rest; to relish the gift of calm.

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Published by lenleatherwood

I am a native Texan who has lived for the past 30 years in Southern California. I am a published author of both short memoir and fiction, a two-time Pushcart nominee, a nationally award-winning writing coach, an editor, as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. In addition, I am the mother of three grown daughters of whom I am extremely proud, a grandmother of four darling children and the wife of a man I still love after 44 years.

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  1. Let's CUT the Crap!'s avatar Let's CUT the Crap! says:
    April 20, 2012 at 8:51 am

    What a novel idea; slowing down. I hope you get to do so for a while. I’m too busy today but wish I could do the same.

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    1. lenleatherwood's avatar lenleatherwood says:
      April 20, 2012 at 10:16 am

      Yes, a little slowdown sounds like it wouldn’t hurt either of us!

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