We are always in a rush. Not us exactly as in my family, but
the human race as a whole. We want to hurry up and get things done, find the
quickest route, the easiest solution. We want microwaveable popcorn and coffee
that brews in 8 seconds. We want instant grits–well, some people do for some
reason (yuck)–and shorter books. We are in a hurry to finish the mundane so we
can quickly get on with the monotonous. Yet, faster does not always equal
better. It’s just faster.
Life should never be lived in a microwave. It needs a
preheated oven to allow the aromas to waft through the air and tantalize the
senses, making the nose constantly sniff the air, the mouth to water, and the
stomach to growl with eager anticipation. Life is about the experiences and
experiences that are rushed are soon forgotten and rarely enjoyed. Slow down.
Enhance even the simplest of experiences.
I took the girls to lunch at Red Ginger the other day, a new
Chinese restaurant in our area. The thing that stood out to me was the simple
container of soy sauce. Most restaurants just throw out bottles of condiments
and packages of sugar. The Red Ginger actually had a small, ceramic pot for
their soy sauce for their guests to use. Simple, but it very much enhanced the
experience by giving it a classier feel to it.

These little things help focus your mind and calm your
spirit. It’s like people who skip the shower for a bath and then add bubbles to the bath and surround the tub with candles. Something simple has been given
a fancy flair and as the hot water relaxes your body, the candles soothe your
mind.
Find out what wine glass you should be using for your
favorite wine, drink margaritas out of margarita glasses, and use nicer
containers for your condiments at the family dinner table. Don’t be in such a
hurry to get these everyday things done and over with. Slow down and savor the
experiences, adding to them with your own unique touches. Life is a celebration
and demands ceremony. Don’t be in such a hurry to reach some destination that
you miss out on the nuances of your journey. Take delight in the smaller things
that bring color to your life. You deserve it, after all.
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