Slow down.
Ease up.
Give yourself a moment.
Or the afternoon.
Or the whole damn year.

Hit the snooze button.
Call in sick well.
Let guilt go.

Breathe deep.
Be still.
Feel your miraculous, beating, life-giving pulse.
Honor it.

Invite joy in.
Urge it to stay.
Let time fly
while you grow wings.

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