I have been self-diagnosed with Hurry Sickness. Hurry Sickness is an insidious, latent, contagious malady that affects 10 out of 10 people. That may include you!

I used to treat my Hurry Sickness by purchasing videotapes on stress management and relaxation techniques, but they didn't help because I didn't have time to watch them and would put them on fast-forward.
One day several years ago I was speeding down the express lane of Hurry Highway and hit a "speed bump" that stopped me cold. Depression and illness then became my constantly nagging, consistently undependable, nowhere-to-go passenger, for many miles after that until I realized that the toll was way too high on Hurry Highway. I was in too big of a hurry and too focused on that elusive horizon to seek an alternate route. My vehicle was in disrepair, and it was costing me a fortune!
Hurry Highway claims many fatalities. I was one of the fortunate ones, though, who wore my seatbelt of caring friends and family. Then on one particularly jolting bump, my GOG (Grace of God) airbag inflated in my face and I got off on the very next exit. The big road sign at the end of that exit ramp was all I needed. It read: "SLOW DOWN". I did. I dumped my crybaby passenger, invited Jesus in, and followed the detour signs. Now I am cruising down the beautifully scenic Peaceful Pike, which is too short to be driven fast, too curvy to be inattentive, and too precious to be taken for granted. My new passenger is delightful, never gets me lost, and points out the beautiful scenery to me as we gently cruise and enjoy lively conversation. Peaceful Pike is toll-free, and even though it's short, that's okay, because it's a loop! You don't have time to be in a hurry when you're enjoying the Peaceful Pike loop. Come on down the Pike, all you Hurry Highway commuters, before you realize that you're speeding down a dead-end street. Once you get on the pike, you'll never turn back.

Cindy Clabough