Slow Down, Pay Attention, and Be Grateful

Here’s a little update. The video attached has more details.

Some people thought I cut my finger with my regular razor. Nope—it was the straight razor. That thing is sharp, and let’s just say the one that got me has now been decommissioned. It broke contract and is no longer part of the shaving lineup.

I’ve been shaving this way for years without a problem. But one day, I decided to do something different. I wasn’t paying full attention, and in one quick moment, I ended up with a nasty cut that needed bandages and physical therapy. My kids teased me, asking if I was really going to shave again. The answer is yes—but with more caution this time.

This accident taught me more than just how to handle a razor. It reminded me of some important life lessons:

• Slow down. Rushing usually leads to mistakes.

• Don’t multitask with dangerous tools. Shaving while on the phone or watching football? Not a good idea.

• Focus on one thing at a time. Giving your full attention to what matters keeps you safe and helps you do it well.

I’ve even changed my routine: I now use the straight razor first, put it away, and only then move on to the other razors. One step at a time, no distractions.

The healing process hasn’t been fun. My finger still doesn’t bend all the way and it doesn’t look great. But I’m thankful I still have all my fingers. That alone is a blessing.

This experience has also reminded me to be more compassionate. While my accident might feel minor compared to what others face, it matters. And it reminded me that prayer isn’t just for the “big” things—we can pray about the small things too.

Every time I get a Watch Duty alert about fires in our area, I stop and pray for the people and families affected. If I can pause for my own small trial, I can certainly pause for others facing much bigger ones.

Sometimes life gives us painful reminders to slow down, pay attention, and be grateful. My razor accident was one of those reminders. I don’t want to waste the lesson.

Because in the end, gratitude and focus are worth far more than rushing through life.