The older I get, the more I am learning to embrace silence. Especially before we had kids in our home, I would often have music or the television on for background noise and the radio or my iTunes playlist were always playing in my car. 

It is interesting to find how my life and my daily routines have changed over the last year. With a 5 week old and an almost 2 year old, one cannot do anything "in a hurry." Before leaving home diaper bags have to be packed, diapers need changed, shoes need to be put on (for the 3rd time), then there is the loading and unloading the car. 

Today, on my way to work, I had to slow down to drive through a school zone. My first thought was to figure out a different route for next time to avoid having to slow down. 

And then I began to think, how often times am I in such a hurry to make sure everything is "perfect" that I miss the enjoyment of the people and special moments in my life. 

A few months ago, I would have hated the thought of having to slow down my routines. But now, I am learning to embrace the slower pace. 

Before, silence caused me to feel anxious, but now, I am finding peace in the midst of quietness. 

For everything there is a season...

“Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength (Isaiah 30:15)