“You’re only here for a short visit. Don’t hurry, don’t worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way.”
~ Walter Hagen
The slow food movement originated in Italy in 1986, and Slow Food, a non-profit, eco-gastronomic organization was officially created in 1989. The antithesis of fast food, Slow Food is focused on reminding people of local foods, where they come from, their different tastes and how we affect the rest of the world by what we eat…
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“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…
Generally these pesky things ride into your home on a pet. Result: an unhappy furry pal, and a big nuisance for you.
Some interesting facts:
Tips on getting rid of fleas:
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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.
Though it can be a giant nuisance, sweating is generally healthy and often necessary. Not only does it cool the body, but it also eliminates toxins.
Sweat is produced by glands in the skin, which respond to not only heat, but also stress, anger, nervousness and a host of other conditions. Bacteria that love this sweat grow and multiply, and as they break down the sweat fluids, they produce that unpleasant odor.
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