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BEING IN THE MOMENT SOMETIMES IS JUST A MATTER OF SLOWING DOWN!
You've often read me saying, LIFE IS IN THE MOMENTS. Happiness is there also, it's not an end result. We're so focused on things outside of us that we let the details of our lives get lost in the speed of events in our current world. Folks email me items from all over the world. I don't know the author of these words of wisdom, but the information tells you another way of living in the moment - Slowing Down!
Doing Things Slowly
Life can often feel like it’s zipping by in fast forward. We feel obliged to accelerate our own speed along with it, until our productivity turns into frenzied accomplishment. We find ourselves cramming as much activity as possible into the shortest periods of time. We disregard our natural rhythms because it seems we have to just to keep up. In truth, rushing never gets you anywhere but on to the next activity or goal.
Slowing down allows you to not only savor your experiences, but also it allows you to fully focus your attention and energy on the task at hand. Moving at a slower place lets you get things done more efficiently, while rushing diminishes the quality of your work and your relationships. Slowing down also lets you be more mindful, deliberate, and fully present. When we slow down, we are giving ourselves the opportunity to reacquaint ourselves to our natural rhythms. We let go of the “fast forward” stress, and allow our bodies to remain centered and grounded. Slowing down is inherent to fully savoring anything in life. Rushing to take a bath can feel like an uncomfortable dunk in hot water, while taking a slow hot bath can be luxuriant and relaxing. A student cramming for a test will often feel tired and unsure, whereas someone who really absorbs the information will be more confident and relaxed. Cooking, eating, reading, and writing can become pleasurable when done slowly. ! Slowing down lets you become more absorbed in whatever it is you are doing. The food you eat tastes better, and the stories you read become more alive.
Slowing down allows you to disconnect from the frenzied pace buzzing around you so you can begin moving at your own pace. The moments we choose to live in fast forward motion then become a conscious choice rather than an involuntary action. Learning to slow down in our fast-moving world can take practice, but if you slow down long enough to try it, you may surprise yourself with how natural and organic living at this pace can be.
Journaling also helps you to slow down because you have to watch what you're doing in the moment in order to report it in your journal. The great part is that you can always go back to check your progress, besides sometimes picking up insights that you can apply to your daily life to improve it. Even love making gets better when you slow down and become aware of what's occurring. It's part of self discovery and building greater self worth.
QUESTION EVERYTHING! THAT'S WHERE THE TRUTH RESIDES.