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Saturday, August 20, 2016

A call to slow down

This morning I read something that said the natural gait of a human walking clocks in at about 3 mph, and that the human thought process is in some way linked to this speed. Imagine what we're doing to ourselves as we race around: speed walking, running, driving, rushing.

What would happen if we all slowed down whether it be on foot or in a vehicle?

When we slow down we see things, like this, last weekend in Cades Cove. It took my breath away. It fed my soul. It is fueling my spirit a week later.


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6 comments:

  1. Grey Horse MattersAugust 20, 2016 at 6:06:00 PM EST

    It's true we should all slow down and "smell the roses" to coin a phrase. I'm sure we miss a lot by rushing around. Beautiful scene i can see how it would be inspiring.

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  2. billieAugust 20, 2016 at 6:45:00 PM EST

    Cades Cove still has the spirit of "older days" when things just naturally took a slower pace. This is the long view from one side toward the other. I especially loved how the clouds that day were lying along the mountain ridge line. It was such a calming scene.

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  3. Calm, Forward, StraightAugust 20, 2016 at 6:59:00 PM EST

    Beautiful shot billie - thanks for sharing :D

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  4. billieAugust 20, 2016 at 7:29:00 PM EST

    You're welcome! It was such a sight.

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  5. MatthewAugust 25, 2016 at 10:27:00 AM EST

    So glad you and K got the chance to go on that trip for a recharge before school!

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  6. billieAugust 25, 2016 at 10:50:00 AM EST

    It was wonderful - thank you for keeping November Hill rolling while we were away!

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