slowing down

When I sit down at the typewriter I must slow down
Be intentional
Press the keys with determination
Know what I want to to say
And say it
One letter at a time

I am used to the rush and hustle of life
Typing quickly
Relying on spell check to catch the errors
Backing up
Starting again
Going, going, going never slowing down

But with a typewriter you can't do that
It takes work to press the keys
I have to roll the paper to get to the next line
There is no delete
No going back
I must present in the moment and watch what I am doing

It is a great reminder
To take it easy
Be present
Listen to my heart
Not rush ahead
Be exactly where I am, when I am there

The typewriter is teaching me many life lessons
About being intentional
Slowing down
Appreciating the moment
I am grateful for these reminders
Because life can to easily slip by