09/21/2026
I am a master at rushing. Always running from one thing to the next. Trying to accomplish this and that—and a few more things on top of it all.
But not today. I’m realizing that when I rush, I miss things. I miss the little moments God may have placed right in front of me—the sound of my kids laughing together in the woods, the sun on my face, or even just a few quiet minutes that give me what I need before stepping back into the beautiful chaos of parenting.
So today, instead of rushing back and forth, I sat. I felt the sun shining on me I noticed the wind on my face. I let myself just be there. And sitting there, I acknowledged something: I rush in supervision, too.
From data to notes. From one meeting to the next. From “What do we need to cover?” to “What do we need to get done?” And when I’m focused on getting through everything, I can miss the person sitting in front of me.
When I slow down enough to actually be present—to listen, notice, get curious, and connect—I show up differently. I become the kind of supervisor I want to be.
So here’s a tiny challenge for you: Before your next supervision meeting, pause before you open the data, agenda, or notes.
Take one breath. And ask yourself “How do I want to show up for this person today?” Then carry that answer into the meeting with you. And maybe try it outside of supervision, too.
When you catch yourself rushing from one thing to the next today, stop for just a moment. Take a breath. Feel the breath in your lungs that God has gifted you with. Notice where you are.
Because sometimes supervising smarter isn’t about doing one more thing. Sometimes it’s about being fully present for the thing—and the person—already in front of you.
