Lifestyle

Slow the f*** down

We live in a fast-paced world that prides itself by getting more things done quicker every single day. Don’t you automatically live more when you get more done?

Slowing down is uncomfortable and – at first – feels counterproductive, but it might be one of the best things you will ever do in your life.

When you slow down a task that you usually do quickly and mindlessly, you will notice a change.

You will realize that, by slowing down, you see more. You feel more. You live more. And you are more.

Chose one thing that you can do slower today. Emptying the dishwasher? Reading a book? Eating breakfast? Brushing your teeth? Making your bed? Walking? Saying hi to your neighbor? Do it slow.

Slow Movement (culture)

The R-Word

In the end we will regret the things we didn’t do – not so much the ones we did do.

Don’t fear to be yourself. Don’t do anything you don’t want to do. Don’t work too hard. Do a lot of what you like. Don’t care what others think of you. Don’t fulfil roles other people created for you. Don’t sell out what you might want right now for what you want in the long run.

Don’t regret.

The Best Thing Out There

Virtue

According to ancient philosophy, virtue is the only thing worth striving for in life that is long-lasting and a reward in itself.

It consists of the following 4 traits:

  • Justice
  • Honesty
  • Self-Control
  • Courage

3 Seemingly Contradictive Rules

  1. Slow yourself down, and you will move faster.
  2. Let go of stuff, be satisfied with less, and you will tap into abundance, and eventually receive much more.
  3. Be willing to be more vulnerable and you will get hurt less often.

3 Guidelines For Life

1. TRUST YOURSELF

“As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.”

JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE

2. EMBRACE MINIMALISM

“There is freedom in limitations.”

ROBERT RODRIGUEZ

3. STAY CURIOUS

“Sell your cleverness and purchase bewilderment.”

RUMI