SLOW DOWN FRIENDS!
That principle of that renowned, autonomous college was busy 24x7, He was to retire next year. The staff wondered why he was; now experiencing episodic depression. Did he fail to practise a gradual slowdown. She was forever a superior. She is now a simple member in that convent, full of young sisters... Some were doing their Msc; others teaching in the high school. This ex mother can't bear many of them their laughter, their boisterous talk, their not coming for prayer. She often has become so cynical. She feels restless at nights. He is a much loved parish priest.. Youth group, charismatics, four sodalities “ I started them”. His transfer is due. And he starts a big, four year project!! A 2 crores Parish hall. He dreads his transfer to that village where he will be forced to slow down... with nothing much to do. As a young priest, I never cared for this slow down. Life was hectic.... there was no time for my meditation. I even labelled some conferers as “lazy” “lethargic” ...