Slow Sunday

Each Sunday I slow down and write by hand. Slow Sunday is my formal name for this activity. The hope is that by moving slower, rest and recovery will follow.

Today at church I was chatting with a friend who did not get a promotion at work. I recall times in my career being passed over for a promotion, and other times receiving one. There is sadness when you are passed over, and it is hard not to take it personally. Then I thought: I don't miss the promotions I didn't get, but I find myself not exactly pleased with the ones I did.

A promotion is an event. The new position can be joyful, then one day you discover that what once brought you joy now finds you discouraged.

It is worth walking back to the moment.

What once brought you joy that now finds you discouraged?

Here, I made this. My gift to you, for taking the time to read.

Images are from my imagination, generated by AI. Writing is all me