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\nSo I dropped out of the rat race today. And not by design. It was pure happenstance.<\/p>\n

I got to my work station an hour later than usual. I unhurriedly read the paper while I drank my morning cup of coffee. I attended a most boring presentation by the Insurance broker; well, I didn’t have the say-so on that one. Then I made calls to reconfirm my day’s appointments. All of them (and I mean all of them!) got canceled. Instead, I got a call from my dad; then skyped with my bossom buddy and a little later Bongole, my amiable decade-long dog vet dropped in.<\/p>\n

And as the sun’s shadows lengthened, I rode to the local mall. I let the fellow behind me take that first parking slot. It dawned on me that I had unwittingly broken the 9th Rat Race commandment: “No matter what, always take the first parking spot you see”. For that, I ended up whirling in the parking lot in search of the next free slot. So much for rats and races, there’s a scintilla of truth in that little nugget, after all. Then I engaged in a most hearty conversation with the lady who sold me sweaters for my girls.<\/p>\n

And here I am now. Typing under candle light. It’s so quiet I can hear my heartbeat to the second. Not an iota of sound. From my standpoint, and beyond the dancing shadows on my wall, I see all the apartments on this block are lit. Not mine. Whatever happened. I will not call to complain; I’ll take it all in. It’s not everyday that I have the world to myself, or so it feels. When the wick saps up the last bit of wax, it will be pitch dark. Hopefully, I will be fast asleep.<\/p>\n

It’s been a good day. And I lengthened it by stealing a few hours from the night. I have no idea what tomorrow will bring but the words of Jesus* ringing in my mind right now are most reassuring: Are you tired? Burned out? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or Ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly…<\/p>\n

*Matthew 11:27-29<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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