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Doing Things Slowly

Easing into a slower rhythm enables you to disentangle yourself from the chaotic whirlwind enveloping you, granting the freedom to start flowing at a pace that resonates.

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 keep up. In truth, rushing never gets you anywhere but on to the next activity or goal.

Slowing down allows you to not only savour 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 with our natural rhythms. We let go of the “fast forward” stress and allow our bodies to remain centred and grounded. Slowing down is inherent to fully savouring 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.

The Realisation Process can help you disentangle from the beliefs, thoughts, and emotions that hold us back in life, that prevent us from leading a more authentic life. A life that resonates from our deepest core. Once we learn to disentangle we are able to live with joy, happiness and freedom so that we can lead a slower-paced life in a fast-paced world, and yet still achieve what we want to achieve.

Louise
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