Finding Time

As my heart and soul have traveled through these long winter days I'm reminded of a promise I made to myself this past summer. The promise to find time. Even as the days are getting longer and we seem to have shaken the bitter wind that so freely blows finding time seems to be getting harder instead of easier. I told myself that if I stayed busy enough that the winter would simply steal away and before I could utter a word of displeasure the sun that I long for would warm my shoulders once more. If only I could stay busy enough then the cold winter nights would quickly and quietly give way to sun kissed cheeks and the sweet fragrance of sweet peas and lavender.

My tactic has worked and time is flying by, but I have to ask about the cost. Will I slow down when the sun shines warmly on my face? Will I then find the time to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures of this beautiful life? I hope so.