Tractor Tales

Today I was driving home, speeding down the back roads with music blaring, when I got stuck behind a tractor. Everything in me wanted to pass him. I was going a very good speed, but now I was moving like a snail. I didn't understand. As soon as my impatience was almost unbearable and I was about to pass, the tractor turned.

Then I realized something. I need to learn to take life slowly. I need to learn to take life for what it's worth. Lately, I have become a planner. From this time to this time I will do this and starting at this time I will do that. Who does that? Apparently, the whole world since we all seem to have jam packed schedules with barely enough time to sit down for a meal (this is something I will always take time out for). I mean, being a planner is good. Everyone needs a plan now and then, but it shouldn't be what life is about. You need excitement and unpredictability. You need this.

So, next time I get stuck behind a tractor, I'm going to enjoy it. Soak in the scenery. Look at God's beautiful, hand-crafted creation. Next time, I'll be patient and take life slow.