I used to think peace came from slowing down

Mindful thought for today:

I used to believe peace came from slowing down. Now, I think it’s more about paying attention as we go through life.

Ben, pictured here as a toddler, was walking with our family down a forest path. We let him walk ahead so he could notice things on the trail at his own pace. Many kids seem to find peace without slowing down. My oldest, Alex, always noticed details wherever we went, like how machines worked, the layout of gardens, and how people interacted. He moved quietly and peacefully through each day with me.