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.


6 comments:

Grey Horse Matters said...

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.

billie said...

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.

Calm, Forward, Straight said...

Beautiful shot billie - thanks for sharing :D

billie said...

You're welcome! It was such a sight.

Matthew said...

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

billie said...

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