Nice stuff. How do we defend against the pressure to speed up? It can seem so overwhelming to try to slow walking while in the middle of a culture that is designed like an 8-lane freeway with speeding traffic.
That is a great question. Yes, it is hard because TV, Linkedin, people at work seem to be in the hamster wheel and lure you into it.
I think Todd’s book on insubordination gives nice insights on how to break this cycle.
Have a group of rebels (like our own community).
Have daily rituals that not only base on repetition but provide meaning.
A personal favourite: Wake up early. I wake up at 5 am. No noise. No phone. I drink a glass of water.
Also, maybe more than actions of defense (or conversely, as an attack against all of it), think about actions of inspiration.
Do slow things that you enjoy (even 5 minutes sitting in a garden suffices). That is also a courageous action. Rebelling against this polarizing sense of society. Don’t fight. Inspire. Act with purpose. Do mindfully.
Love it! I think you’re right - create micro-spaces and expand on them where you can. Having a rebel troop to keep you revved up is a great suggestion. Keep ‘em coming.
It usually starts with making a cup of coffee. Simple, but it sets the tone. Before I start working, I clean my desk. That physical reset helps clear my head too.
I also write things down by hand. I use a fountain pen and choose notebooks with good paper because it makes the process more enjoyable. Writing and sketching ideas this way slows me down just enough to think more clearly and stay present.
It’s not about being productive faster. It’s about starting with intention.
Nice stuff. How do we defend against the pressure to speed up? It can seem so overwhelming to try to slow walking while in the middle of a culture that is designed like an 8-lane freeway with speeding traffic.
That is a great question. Yes, it is hard because TV, Linkedin, people at work seem to be in the hamster wheel and lure you into it.
I think Todd’s book on insubordination gives nice insights on how to break this cycle.
Have a group of rebels (like our own community).
Have daily rituals that not only base on repetition but provide meaning.
A personal favourite: Wake up early. I wake up at 5 am. No noise. No phone. I drink a glass of water.
Also, maybe more than actions of defense (or conversely, as an attack against all of it), think about actions of inspiration.
Do slow things that you enjoy (even 5 minutes sitting in a garden suffices). That is also a courageous action. Rebelling against this polarizing sense of society. Don’t fight. Inspire. Act with purpose. Do mindfully.
Love it! I think you’re right - create micro-spaces and expand on them where you can. Having a rebel troop to keep you revved up is a great suggestion. Keep ‘em coming.
For me, slowing down is about rituals.
It usually starts with making a cup of coffee. Simple, but it sets the tone. Before I start working, I clean my desk. That physical reset helps clear my head too.
I also write things down by hand. I use a fountain pen and choose notebooks with good paper because it makes the process more enjoyable. Writing and sketching ideas this way slows me down just enough to think more clearly and stay present.
It’s not about being productive faster. It’s about starting with intention.
I always squeeze in a slow moment through my week. A quiet time to just sit still and recharge. This is so well put together. Thank you!
Thanks for the reminder to slow down. This idea goes against all of modern life and requires reminders!