Tyranny of the Urgent

There is always something to do. In fact right now i have a list of several things that I need to do. They must get done. They try torace in our mind like the people driving to work early mornings, leaving work late nights, and the people going places between. We have to get going so we can race to where we are going to do what we are doing...
STOP.
Stoppping can help us find out where we are and where we are going; not to mntion (though I am) who we are. STOP.

You know, it isn't only busibodies who succumb to the tyranny of the urgent. The lazy do the same thing: waiting until the mail comes then rushing to get it, waiting for the W-2s to spend the refund as quick as possible (like the money is on fire and it wouuld burn if put into your pocket). Hurrying to watch a show impatiently because the one they wanted to watch is on next.
STOP.
Stop recording shows with Tivo to make you think you are controlling the urgent(though I am sure that some people do manage this well), only to get home and watch everything you have recorded as fast as possible.
STOP.
Meditate on the goodness of God in the peace and quiet.
Sit and do nothing for a couple minutes.
Stand and look around you at the store; what's happening?
Listen to the snow melt (in Michigan).
Listen to the cars drive, and as you quiet yourself listen to the tires, the fan belts, and even the people or music inside (this all can be heard).
Feel the cold (or warmth depending on where you are).

Doing this will help clarify what is urgent and what is important. Breathe.

-There is a good article on this at Elim Article