Last night I was watching the Celebrity Apprentice. I was almost moved to tears when other “fired” celebrities spoke about finalist and country singer Trace Adkins. I like country music, but I’m not really familiar with Trace. I know him from the show and I was completely impressed with how he did not compromise his integrity at all during the show. I believe it was Gene Simmons who said that Trace is that special something that is missing today. Honesty, integrity, humility—it made me think of our post earlier this week about Gratitude and all of the virtues it embodies. I believe this quiet spoken man models himself this way.

Trace sang his new song last night, “You’re Gonna Miss This.” I went online today to listen again and view the video. Again, I was moved to tears. Take a listen when you have a chance, Video

I feel that this song embodies a lot of what our lives are today. We’re so busy, always looking ahead at the next thing. Many times it’s not by choice—it’s just because we have to. It’s just survival. Everything today is so fast paced—it’s just so hard to keep up—almost too complicated.

My advice today is to take this weekend to reflect on this and ask yourself, how can I slow down? How can I stop to appreciate just one small thing? Take yourself off the roller coaster of life for just one small moment. Try it and see what happens.

Deanna