I usually run a million miles an hour at least in my head. So many things to do, so many decisions to make every single day!! Especially when I am struggling with some issues in my life. Slowing things down enables us to actually experience what we usually don’t consider. I am really good at understanding others situations and can usually help them out. However, because of this I don’t look at the impact of people who need that understanding and what my needs are when I am helping them. Everyone of us has needs, some that are achingly apparent and others that are hidden so very deep. I know in my life because of my desire to serve I lose sight of myself and my problems, usually this is a good thing. When you serve someone else you generally find your answers to life’s most vexxing issues. Unfortunately, I don’t always slow down enough when that answer is in front of me. Today starts the new year and a new outlook. Today I will continue to ask my silent prayers while I am busy serving others and slow down so I can hear those answers that I am searching for. Also focusing on the essentials which are scripture study and prayers will no doubt help. Hopefully, by slowing down and increasing my focus on those essentials I can have more forward progress.