The Art of Living an Unhurried Life
Living an Unhurried Life.
Have you ever watched a squirrel in the fall? It darts, leaps, hoards, and hustles with such frantic energy you can almost feel your own heart race just watching it.
For years, I was that squirrel—chasing deadlines, juggling responsibilities, and always preparing for some invisible winter.
But here’s the thing: God didn’t design us to live like squirrels. He designed us to live like the oak tree—rooted, steady, and unhurried.
Living an unhurried life doesn’t mean ditching your responsibilities or ignoring the demands of your day. It’s not about laziness or apathy (trust me, I’ve checked). It’s about choosing presence over pace, peace over productivity, and being over constant doing.
Here’s what living an unhurried life looks like—and trust me, it’s not about perfection; it’s about progress:
1. You Stop Treating Busyness as a Badge of Honor
There’s a myth that the busier you are, the more valuable you must be. But let’s be honest—when was the last time being overbooked made you feel deeply fulfilled? Living unhurried means realizing that saying “no” isn’t selfish—it’s sacred.
It’s how we make space for what truly matters.
2. You Stop Sprinting Through Life’s “In-Betweens”
The moments in the car, in line, or waiting for the coffee to brew aren’t just throwaway minutes—they’re invitations to breathe. I used to treat every in-between moment as an opportunity to check my phone, but now I see them as tiny Sabbath pauses.
Because here’s the truth: The present moment is the only place life happens. Slow down enough to be there.
3. You Embrace the Power of Margin
Living unhurried means creating space—in your calendar, in your heart, and in your mind. It’s like a well-written book; the margin makes the words more readable, the story more impactful.
So, what’s filling up your margins unnecessarily? Meetings that could’ve been emails? Expectations that aren’t yours to carry?
4. You Learn to Trust the Divine Pace
Jesus was never in a hurry. He walked through life with intention, stopping to heal, to speak, to rest. And yet, He accomplished everything He was sent to do. What if you believed that you, too, could live and lead from a place of rest? That slowing down wouldn’t mean falling behind, but actually arriving more fully?
An unhurried life isn’t a destination; it’s a daily decision. It’s choosing to walk, not sprint. To savor, not rush. To lead, not from a place of exhaustion, but from an overflow of joy and peace.
So let’s take a collective deep breath. Release the squirrel energy (it’s overrated anyway), and root ourselves like the oak tree—strong, steady, and unshakably grounded in God’s love.
What’s one small way you can start leaving hurry behind today?
With all my love and a slow, steady exhale, Julie
PS: Let’s leave hurry behind—one slow, beautiful step at a time. 💛
