Where Are We Going So Fast?: Finding the Sacred in Everyday Moments

by Jim Warda

In this fresh, lively, and personal book, Jim Warda helps us take measure of the meaning, lessons, and purpose of our lives. A contributor to the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul series, Warda has mastered the art of pausing and noticing the meaning in everyday moments.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580510965
• ISBN13: 9781580510967
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: Sheed & Ward
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

An extraordinary book for ordinary life

"where are we going so fast?" is an inspiring, heartfelt, feel-good look at the extraordinary treasures of everyday life. Jim Warda has a wonderful use of imagery and an enjoyable, personal style of writing that connects the reader with the sacred moments in one's own life. This book has inspired me to slow down and find the love, beauty and joy already present in my life.

What a great book!

I thought "where are we going so fast?" by Jim Warda was a great book. I don't read as much as I probably should, but when I picked up this book, it was hard to put down. Jim writes with a lot of emotion, and a lot of the book was from experience in his own life. Even though there were stories of him in the book, I think every reader could connect themselves to him at one point or another. After reading this book I really do find my self looking at the details in life and noticing things that I would regularly pass by. It really does help you pause...take a breath...and locate priceless moments in what would be a rugular day. Also, in my opinion, it is not a book that you can read just once. It's a great book to read, put it down for a couple of months, and go back and read through it again. I most definatley give this book two thumbs up!

A must read for every parent!

Jim Warda has been blessed with a tremendous gift. That gift is the ability to touch others' lives with his words. Jim reminds us that your interaction between spouse, chidren, parents and family is infinitely more important than the obsession with a career, new car, big house, trips etc.. Personally, I need constant reminders of how short life really is and how precious each moment is that we share with family and friends. I will keep this book close for many years. Thanks Jim.

Blinding Flash of the Obvious

Jim has a unique way of showing us the obvious...the life that's happening right here and now, everyday, under our nose. The life most of us don't see and enjoy because we're so busy "doing stuff" and chasing a better tomorrow...that may never come. Read the book...answer the questions. It can change your life.

A Truly Inspiring Look At Life

We all have those moments in our lives when everything that can go wrong--does. And, we ocassionally walk around filled with a negative spirit that can energize and perpetuate our bad moods and fears. Although we can't control all the things that happen to us, we can make the effort to take total charge of our attitude. Jim Warda illustrated how we can focus on the "ordinary" moments and reap the joy and beauty that they so often hold. Additionally, he shows us how we can "reframe" our perception of those difficult moments into sacred life lessons. After reading this book, I feel I am better able to get in touch with the things that are most important to me. I find myself embracing a better attitude in general as well as catching myself smiling more, especially with my young children. Thanks Jim! ...I needed that!!