I received this from a friend today. I know that I have become very guilty of constantly looking ahead at what needs to be accomplished or what life will be like "if" and not savoring the here and now. Chores can wait, most things aren't that important, the future will come without us rushing it. Here is just a little reminder to "Slow Down"

Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
Do you run through each day on the fly?
When you ask how are you?
Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done do you lie in your bedwith the next hundred chores running through your head?
You'd better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
Ever told your child, we'll do it tomorrow?
And in your haste, not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch, let a good friendship die
cause you never had time to call and say "Hi".
You'd better slow down.
Don't dance so fast.
Time is short.
The music won't last.
When you run so fast to get somewhere you miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day,
it is like an unopened gift thrown away.
Life is not a race.
Do take it slower.
Hear the music before the song is over.