THAT ! – lifts the mood** & put all things together…
My personal secret: ‘be with others generous and self-sufficient in dealing with expectations’
All i know about slow down did i learn by traveling in the carribean area, cause Islands always have been encapsulated by the rest of civilization.
As we know these days ‘good Life’ doesn’t mean quantity – but do and own the ‘right things’. Belongings can stress a lot, trust me – I checked this out.
I admit, there are life stages sometimes it’s more difficult, in case you have a family and the children are still small. But even here one can ‘create’ oases.
If you manage to appreciate exactly what you have, then you are already on a good path.
Also, doing only one thing with muse – instead of multitasking – satisfies much more.
& the nature you us how**
Try to remember a sunset walk or the air in a forest after a rainy day, here you can pretty good refuel your tank.
So just go out, into nature and think about what you really want about now. … and make plans right away, how you will realize these. Don’t wait too much!
It’s for sure, deep inside we all have wishes, still not filled.
…seems we want ride the rainbow
Daily work occupied the most hours of our days.
Consequently we should own less things, to need less to work.
To achieve this we have to change some habits, you can also say, we need some ‘nudge’.
More or less softly, i reduced my stuff.
Since then i feel a lot better – i am on my way to a bohemian soul.
Good luck then
Lovely piece and a beautiful photo too!
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Right? I’m already feeling peaceful by just looking at the photo! haha
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Most of us have turned from Human “Being” to Human “Doing”
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great 🙂
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Love it, gradual unending improvement, lessening of things….joy.
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Which is why travelling can be so healing. You do what you love with only what you need. Thank you for this lovely post and also for dropping by and liking mine!
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In such a demanding world, especially with kids, it’s really challenging to live slowly. Even so, I think it’s really important to set apart some time in a day to “slow living”, if we ever want to continue living as a human than a machine. This post is a great reminder to me. Thanks!
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Great post!
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Couldn’t agree more
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Most things are better when done slowly and consciously, it is true.
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Wonderful pic
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hi…it seems so simple to do, but for those who need to or want to do, the challenge is insurmountable. What have u managed to achieve so far?
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…more quality of life, positive feedbacks and thus more satisfaction…
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This is beautiful. 🙂
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You’re on the right track! At 84 I’m still learning to slow down.
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“we should own less things, to need less to work.” Profound! So much more satisfying to get off the hamster wheel/rat race! less IS better! thanks for visiting me!
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Gail Park
Making Life an Art
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This post is so beautifully written, thank you. Being chronically ill, I do live a slower life but I agree with finding joy in less. The less we own the less we have to worry about, leading to a calmer existence.
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…many thx, hope this helps many to focus…
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We need nothing but green space and a quiet mind!
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We sold our 4,500 sq ft home and now live in an RV. I have so much more time now that I don’t have a huge home to occupy my time with(cleaning, repairs, lawn care, etc.).
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I like that you separate happiness from material things. I completely agree! Thank you for liking my post on Consumed by Consumerism. I really appreciate the support.
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I think the Bible said it as “Godliness with contentment is great gain” 1 Timothy 6:6 Thanks for the like at DailyBiblePrayer.wordpress.com
May you receive the abundance that is great gain for our Lord as you deepen your relationship with Him. Laura
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Good perspective you have. I am still a long way to a bohemian soul.
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It really is true that we don’t own things, things own us. You learn that quickly when camping off a motorcycle. Great post, amiga.
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Slow living is something I can certainly get behind. Life is far too busy.
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I don’t think the Klondike Gold Rush would have worked for you!
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Yes! I’ve reached that level in my life where I prefer less material and have slowed down quite a lot. I prefer peace and calm and have found I’m much happier now. Thanks!
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Thank you for liking my blog; the feeling is mutual! It’s taken me so long to learn that less is more. Beautifully written; keep it up…
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Great reminder. Im a very hasty person. Always want to do things fast, maximise my resources spent (money, time etc). Occasionally, i do “force” myself to go on a weekend getaway from the city. In the middle of the jungle without reception. Just me, a book, and some close friends.
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well said. ✌
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It is the only way.
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Yes. Take time to discover poetry even in the smallest of things. This can only be possible idf we slow down.
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The photograph calls out slow down, appreciate the view, the best things in life are not bought with financial deals, they are bought through time spent with people and lifting each other up. Thanks for the post.
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Yes! I agree. I feel so much more free when I own less. The things I own become more meaningful and I take better care of them. Having less possessions surprisingly frees up a lot of mind space; creating more peace and calmness.
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Thank you for visiting my blog recently. I wonder sometimes why the world is in such a hurry. I watch cars zipping in and out of traffic to get ahead only to pull up to them at the next stoplight. People should really follow the old saying – stop and smell the roses – because soon enough you will be the fertilizer for them. Keep up the good work on your blog, poetry is becoming a lost art!
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Thanks for visiting my blog. Your blog post highlights an important concept: “there is more to life than increasing its speed” – M. Gandhi
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I am still in a mood of work and hectic lifestyle. Just recently stop going to work. My habit still Not settled down. 😢
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What an important mindset to be in! Reminds me of the quote “gratitude turns what we have into enough.”
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“Live simply so others may simply live.” – Mahatma Gandhi
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That resonates with me a lot! Let’s move slowly to a slower living))
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Lovely photo and wonderful words to live by. Thanks for the reminders!
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Poignant! Simplicity is always the best 🙂
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Ahh, yes… doing ONE thing with muse… I need this so much!
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That’s the way I want to live in the future. Your words encourages me!
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…am besten wäre, es gar nicht erst auf später zu verschieben…
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In this fast moving world, person with multi tasking abilities are acknowledged more at work. But in life , its ruining the moment to live on. We need to slow down and enjoy each moment with our family , friends and our surroundings.
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“doing one with with muse – instead of multitasking”… it will resonate, for sure. Thanks! 🙂
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Thanks for visiting my little nest and liking a post! Living the slow life has so many good things going for it. Less stress, cheaper cost of living, lighter on the planet. I really enjoyed this post. Best wishes, Jeni
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Good stuff
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