Self-help books have been at the crux of reading lists for quite a handful of people. We are scraping through pages to dig for the algorithm to stay in check. Whether it’s trying to improve confidence or trying to get your health together, there are similar pointers to take away from all these books – one of which is being present. Being present means to live in the moment, feel it, breathe it, see it and just soak in what’s in front of you. Pick up on the energies surrounding you. And, how do you do this? By going back to basics, slowing down and living intentionally. Welcome to the slow life.
Though it’s easy to get carried away with the joys of living, it doesn’t hurt to give yourself some TLC – tender, love and care. Wake up, do some stretches, make yourself a cup of joe, or tea, journal or just gaze out the window. Savour the minutes instead of counting them. These little things keep you connected to yourself and stay grounded.
“Slow Living means structuring your life around meaning and fulfillment. Similar to ‘voluntary simplicity’ and ‘downshifting’ it emphasizes a less-is-more approach, focusing on the quality of your life…Slow Living addresses the desire to lead a more balanced life and to pursue a more holistic sense of well-being in the fullest sense of the word. In addition to the personal advantages, there are potential environmental benefits as well. When we slow down, we often use fewer resources and produce less waste, both of which have a lighter impact on the earth.”
Beth Meredith and Eric Storm
It’s as simple as it is said. The slow life is a healthy way of living that promotes a stronger, razor sharp mentality. It all starts from within – from our mentality to our emotional and thus physical health. It is not selfish to do this for yourself. Like an airplane manual telling you to put the oxygen mask on yourself before helping others, it’s ok to help yourself first before you have the ability to help others.
