Hold still.
I find myself pondering upon the wisdom and comfort
That these two simple words bring.
To me, it means two different things —
Depending on where my life swings.
It is a struggle to hold still
When I cannot wait for something to happen.
It is a struggle to hold still
When my patience is wearing thin
Or when I feel that I cannot carry on.
In these moments
Holding still seems like the last thing I can do.
Yet it is a privilege to be able to hold still
When the world outside is in chaos.
It is a privilege
To enjoy a holiday without feeling the need to hurry
To pick up groceries from a nearby store
Grab a coffee on-the-go
Have my favorite meal
Work on something that fascinates me
And spend time with someone I love.
These are the things
I get to enjoy and cherish
Because I can hold still.
I know not everyone can hold still
The way I can in this very moment.
So I ponder upon these things
To remind myself:
Hold still, and live in the moment.
Hold still. It gets better.