The Slow Movement

Downshifting and practicing mindfulness has been the most liberating change I’ve made this year.  Stepping away from tech regularly, embracing the great outdoors, making things from scratch, indulging in self care without guilt… I’ve made a conscious effort to build these things into my every day.

Has it been easy?  Nope!  Has it been worth it?  Absolutely, yes, yes and yes!

The slow living philosophy has been around for ages.  The fast pace of advancement in technology that’s often intrusive has stolen just a bit of everyone’s soul and happiness, in my opinion.  Slow living forces you to savour each moment and make it count rather than living life like it is a countdown clock.  Slowing down and practising gratitude everyday is easier said than done, especially when you throw home and work life into the mix.  However, it is essential for a happy, healthy you.  Your happiness and your health are important!

Begin with baby steps, changing just one thing at a time.

Practising gratitude while doing something with my hands has helped me slow down immensely.  I have been doing this by creating something every single day.  Whether it is knitting, sewing, bullet journaling, cooking or pottering around in the garden.

I also take time to read, and sometimes listen to a podcast or an audiobook.  Even if it’s just for 10 minutes.  It’s amazing how quickly you can power through books if you read just a little each day.  I know this for sure

I just finished reading this wonderful book, Lagom: Not Too Little, Not Too Much by Niki Brantmark of My Scandinavian Home.  This book really sheds light on stepping away from the expectation of ‘too much’ but just the same, not swinging to the extreme opposite towards total non-indulgence and living off the grid.  Rather, finding a balance that’s just right and unique.  That balance is different for me than the balance that works for you.  If you get a chance to flip through this book, do!  The photography, illustration and mood conveyed through these pages is presented beautifully and thoughtfully.

What’s your take on this whole slowing down thing?

Too boring?

It’s the bees knees??

It is a gorgeous spring day here in beautiful British Columbia and I’m going to go outside and enjoy the sunshine.  I hope you have an indulgent weekend xo

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