I really appreciate the questions you’re raising; they’re thoughtful and challenge a lot of assumptions around what slow living means. Often there is a misunderstanding that “slow living” means doing everything slowly, or that it’s opposed to ambition / movement. For me, slow living isn’t about pace, it’s truly about intention. It’s not about running versus sitting in a hammock, but about how connected you feel to your choices+your time.
we can live slowly and still run marathons, do renos , or run a resto biz. It’s not about rejecting modern life or longing for the past, it’s about pausing to ask if smthg aligns with the life you want to build? For me, that’s the spirit of slow living as I understand, and try to live it.
Thank you Shayma for commenting! Yes, that’s exactly the essential question, the one that usually goes unasked, buried under slow living rulebooks, wellness rituals, and soft pastels on our social feeds.
What I find beautiful is that there’s no right or wrong answer, no fixed truth, because, like life, it’s always shifting.
Voi Elina, tämä on niin hyvä! Voisin nostaa monta lausetta joista jatkaa pohdiskelua, enkä osaa päättää miten! Täytyy ehkä hidastaa ensin hieman. 😉🤩🌱
Kiitos Meiju!! 🥰 Ois mahtavaa lukea sinun ajatuksia. Jos jotain nousee, niin pistä näppis laulamaan!
You are fast becoming my favourite modern philosopher! 🥰 There is much beauty here, and deep meaning. I find your posts really moving.
Thank you, Jayne!! 🥰 Your comments are really moving, too. Thank you for taking the time to write them. Highly appreciated.
Yes, this, THIS! "But you don’t have to stop to be present. Awareness can exist everywhere and at every speed." ♥
So thrilled it resonated! ❤️
I really appreciate the questions you’re raising; they’re thoughtful and challenge a lot of assumptions around what slow living means. Often there is a misunderstanding that “slow living” means doing everything slowly, or that it’s opposed to ambition / movement. For me, slow living isn’t about pace, it’s truly about intention. It’s not about running versus sitting in a hammock, but about how connected you feel to your choices+your time.
we can live slowly and still run marathons, do renos , or run a resto biz. It’s not about rejecting modern life or longing for the past, it’s about pausing to ask if smthg aligns with the life you want to build? For me, that’s the spirit of slow living as I understand, and try to live it.
Thank you Shayma for commenting! Yes, that’s exactly the essential question, the one that usually goes unasked, buried under slow living rulebooks, wellness rituals, and soft pastels on our social feeds.
What I find beautiful is that there’s no right or wrong answer, no fixed truth, because, like life, it’s always shifting.