Stop. Savor. Repeat.

Life is to be savored.

 I have always worked towards that and have tried to remind myself of that ideal in times of stress and uncertainty. Or when there's more things on my list of things to do than I can possibly accomplish in my lifetime.

   Stop. Savor. Repeat.

In the midst of Covid 19 running rampant around our world, this is more important than ever. It's a scary uncertain time. Most of us have never been through something like this before. The enemy can't be seen and it's difficult to do battle. We are over reacting because we feel really helpless.

I had to chuckle as folks were having fits about not being able to go to church last Sunday. Now, I don't attend a church very often any more, but after years of doing so, I think folks should be able to stave off the panic. Why should it be so difficult to figure our how to worship on your own? If you normally go to church on Sunday, then it would seem you'd know God well enough, to know how to spend time celebrating, praising and being still with God. That time is to be savored.

The opportunity to stay at home and savor this place that is my safe sanctuary is an amazing opportunity. Not to lesson the seriousness for the reason we are called to self isolate, but it's a good thing. Maybe if you feel trapped, this is a sign that you need to change your life. I want to escape to my home -- not from it.

I am savoring not having to rush to things or to places or accomplish more than I feel like doing in a day. The stress of getting things done in a hurry has been removed. In the past few days, I've actually given myself permission to do the very things that I love the most.

Stop. Savor. Repeat.

I'm savoring time to just sit with my goats, snuggling with my miniature schnauzer longer than I normally allow myself, lingering over my morning coffee, crocheting to my hearts content. I'm taking  care of things on my endless list that have been on there for a ridiculous amount of time. And just savoring the home I love, without just worrying about what needs to be taken care. What an amazing gift.

Yes, the reality is scary serious. Yes, I'm being responsible. And a resounding yes, I'm enjoying where I am at this moment

Stop. Savor. Repeat.