Hold On

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Hold on.

Two simple words.

Yet I find myself thinking about them more and more these days.

Maybe it's because everything feels so fast-paced.

People are moving.

Schedules are packed.

Phones are buzzing.

Conversations are happening.

Tasks are piling up.

And before you know it, you're moving so quickly that you lose track of what you were trying to do in the first place.

Has that ever happened to you?

You're focused on one thing.

Then another thing comes along.

Then another.

And before long, you're being pulled in several different directions at once.

One person.

One ability.

One moment at a time.

Yet somehow we convince ourselves that we can do everything all at once.

The result?

Sometimes all you want to say is:

"Hold on."

Not because you're unwilling.

Not because you're incapable.

But because you're human.

And humans can only do so much at one time.

The funny thing is, this isn't limited to work or responsibilities.

It shows up in everyday life too.

Take walking, for example.

Have you ever walked somewhere with another person and noticed they're moving at what seems like Olympic speed?

Meanwhile, you're just trying to enjoy the walk.

Before you know it, they're halfway down the sidewalk, and you're wondering if they're late for something you don't know about.

Sometimes I just want to stop and say:

"Slow down."

Or better yet:

"Hold on."

What's the rush?

The thought followed me throughout the day.

And then something happened on my way home from work that brought it back to mind.

I was stopped at a traffic light.

Nothing unusual.

Just waiting for my turn.

A pedestrian was crossing the street, making his way safely through the crosswalk.

At the same time, a vehicle in the opposite turning lane looked ready to make their move.

The pedestrian was still crossing.

I had the right-of-way once the pedestrian reached safety.

Yet it seemed as though the driver couldn't wait another few seconds.

And all I could think was:

"Hold on now."

You can't be in that much of a hurry.

The pedestrian is still there.

The light isn't going anywhere.

The road will still exist five seconds from now.

Yet there was this urgency.

This need to move immediately.

And honestly, I think that moment represents a lot of what we see every day.

Everyone seems to be rushing.

Rushing through conversations.

Rushing through meals.

Rushing through work.

Rushing through life.

As if slowing down somehow means falling behind.

But does it?

Or have we simply convinced ourselves that everything requires immediate attention?

The more I thought about it, the more I began wondering about myself.

Have I been that way?

Have there been moments where I was moving so fast that someone else wanted to tell me to hold on?

Have I rushed through experiences that deserved more of my attention?

Have I been so focused on getting to the next thing that I forgot to appreciate the thing right in front of me?

Those questions stuck with me.

Because it's easy to notice the hurry in other people.

It's harder to recognize it in ourselves.

Maybe that's the lesson for today.

Not every moment requires speed.

Not every decision requires urgency.

Not every task needs to be completed right this second.

Sometimes slowing down is exactly what's needed.

Sometimes taking a breath is the right answer.

Sometimes the most productive thing we can do is pause long enough to make sure we're moving in the right direction.

After all, what good is getting somewhere quickly if you missed everything along the way?

So today, I leave you with the same two words that followed me throughout the day.

Hold on.

Take a breath.

Slow your pace if needed.

Look around.

Notice what's happening.

The world will keep moving.

But that doesn't mean you have to rush with it.

And if someone tells you to hold on, perhaps they're not trying to stop your progress.

Perhaps they're simply reminding you to enjoy the journey.

Until next time, take your time.

There's no prize for getting there first.

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