“Wisely, and slow. They stumble that run fast.”
~William Shakespeare
You’ve probably heard this before…slow down! But not as often as…hurry up! Quit stalling! You need to multi-task!
Meanwhile, we are starved for time and a feeling of connection, are missing the random, unexpected and simple beauties of life. Is it worth it?
It’s ok for technology to evolve at hyper-speed. Humans don’t evolve that way though, or at least not in a positive direction. Nerves are shredded, patience is thinned, health suffers, vision narrows…
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Tags: slow movement
This is guest post by Joan Klostermann-Ketels of Being of Sound Spirit
Say one word with your mouth shut!
~ Zen saying
This wonderful statement implores the student of Zen to convey meaning, intention and condition through simple, focused attention. The idea that a sender of communication could accomplish complete understanding on the part of the receiver by becoming the manifestation of one perfectly formed thought runs counter to our modern society, which relies more on sensory overload.
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Tags: communication
This is guest post by Joan Klostermann-Ketels of Being of Sound Spirit
With all the determination of Peyton Manning in a 2-minute offense, I reared back to throw my laptop into the icy cold of the Iowa River. Had there been a crowd it would have been roaring. But at the last second, sanity returned.
I’m glad it did. I like my computer. Besides, the whole misunderstanding wasn’t its fault.
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“Don’t agonize, organize.” ~Florynce Kennedy I love to-do lists. I used to be addicted to them (and let them dominate my day). I’d sit there and watch my little list turn into a big, hairy monster with every item whining to be top priority. So I decided to take control – and so can you. [...]
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How many times do you chew your food before you swallow? Japan’s ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare recommends chewing each mouthful 30 times. (1) Mothers and grandmother’s have popularly told children to chew their food well, and with good reason. The number of chews depends on the consistency of the food, but even chewing very liquid or creamy food for a long time has benefits.
- Lower stress levels. Chewing relaxes the nervous system (2) and when you chew slowly and longer, you are less rushed and can appreciate the present moment more. A 2008 study found that chewing gum helps relieve anxiety, stress and improves alertness…
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