It’s been two weeks since I last crafted a post for the Five Minute Friday link-up. The past two weeks have been a whirlwind, so it is really only fitting that today’s prompt is Rush. I try to join in every week with the link-up where writers all over the world free write for five minutes on the same prompt. I love linking up and reading the unique posts that come from the same inspiration. So here is my post:
Three weeks ago we stepped off the plane and have been rushing around ever since!
The long, relaxing trip to England cut us all off from the overloaded schedules and chores back home. There were no meetings, practices, or expectations while we stayed with my in-laws. There was only taking life slowly and enjoying the time we shared with people we love.
It’s been three weeks, but something about the lifestyle we lead while overseas appeals so greatly that I miss it already. It’s caused me to question certain aspects of my life back home. I’ll leave you with some of the questions I’ve been wrestling with lately…
Why do we fill up so much of our time?
Living rushed is the American way, but is it really a healthy lifestyle?
In creating full schedules are we remembering to pencil-in time for ourselves?
In the midst of all the rushing are we taking time to notice all the miracles, blessings, and beauty around us?
The Ameri Brit Mom
The Ameri Brit Mom 
Hmm! The reverse of what I’ve done. Great post!
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Interesting. Kate said “Africa time” was slow – no rush. America, the country I love, just gets so many things wrong. Rushing. Values. Food. What is that? xo neighbors #8
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I agree. We could definitely learn from other countries in those respects!
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I hear you. I love being overseas and seizing the day and enjoying the life to the fullest. Oh, why, oh, why do we fill up our schedules? Sigh. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Peace-filled blessings to yoU!
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Thanks, Mari-Anna. I know we take a lot of pride in our work here in America. We also find value in our activities as a whole. Wish we could value the simple life a bit more.
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You’ve got me pondering why we in the us feel the need to rush everywhere. I’m in the 37 spot this week.
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Good questions to ponder….but I would definitely answer the rushing/American way is not the healthiest way. Physically, mentally or emotionally. Just my observation:)
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