Slowdowns we encounter

I know: not the most attractive scene!

 But not everything is pretty in this world: 

There will be times when we’re uprooted — 

When life’s uprooted: 

When familiar pathways close, 

And we have to really watch our step. 

But those unexpected challenges 

Might also be an invitation to slow down; 

To take a closer look at your surroundings 

 And find a way to appreciate the texture 

And the color of what is…