Slow Down: 50 Mindful Moments in Nature

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However, Slow, was a really good read. Brooke McAlary has a definite way with words, her prose is inflected with humour, a self-depreciating honesty, and a tell it like it is quality that I always appreciate. The premise of Slow is to simply ‘slow down’ and ‘be present in our own lives’. Be grateful. Be mindful. Stop buying crap you don’t need and working harder to afford a life you don’t even enjoy. At a base level, Brooke’s words made a whole lot of sense to me and I was pleased to note that in many ways, I was already adopting some of the practices of living slow. Don’t be fooled into thinking this book is a step by step manual on how to live slow; far from it, and that’s what appealed to me the most. Brooke explains within the book that living slow looks different for each and every person, but there are things to keep in mind that will help you shape your life into one you are delighted to live in. Described as a stirring call to “a better, more human way to live” by one of my favourite non-fiction authors, Cal Newport, Laziness Does Not Exist is a rallying cry for readers to do things differently. Faszinierend und lehrreich bringen die Autoren Kindern die Wunder der Natur näher und begeistern sie alles um sie herum mit staunenden Augen zu betrachten und zu verstehen. Viele neugierige Kinder-Fragen können dadurch beantwortet. Recommended for: those who want to explore the root causes of grind culture and our inability to slow down. Featured quotes:

Hersey looks at how capitalism convinces you that you must constantly hustle to pay your bills. Capitalism also convinces you that rest is a weak and unambitious indulgence – or a reward that you must first earn. In Praise of Slowness is a fascinating look at how speed permeates every facet of our lives – from orgasm-oriented sex to the increased tempo of classical music concerts. Entrepreneur and slow may seem like oxymorons. However, taking the time to read In Praise of Slowness may be the best decision an entrepreneur, or anyone working full time, can make.” Maybe it’s because I found it reassuring that I am on – and I use this word hesitantly – the ‘right’ path. The validation that my innate feelings and longings towards a simple life can be true and powerful. Or maybe it’s because it’s cemented the realisation that a slow and minimal lifestyle looks different for everyone. I’m not sure. But I love, love, loved this book. Living slow, is living with intention. Deceitfully easy and simple, it requires more presence. Taking time to know the core of your why, and avoid the nuisance and unnecessary turmoil in your life. This book will help you understand the nuance between the two lifestyles based on the author's experience.I also don't think the author is a good storyteller. He seems like a great researcher, but this wasn't always to the reader's benefit when he got bogged down with music industry facts and figures so often. The first chapter is a disaster of too many stats to be interesting to anyone not working in that industry. He couldn't have found a good music story about some fans or some performer to draw us in with? It also ended on a really weird tangent, a kind of arrogant quote from Sting. Digital Minimalism: A philosophy of technology use in which you focus your online time on a small number of carefully selected and optimized activities that strongly support things you value, and then happily miss out on everything else.” Conclusion

A] well-reasoned and eye-opening treatise . . . [Kohei Saito makes]a provocative and visionary proposal.” And it’s one of those books you can read in an evening – and re-read to find something new every time. Honore draws on examples of slow fixes from around the world. From how Bogota managed to revitalize its downtown to how officials in Spain convinced the majority of the public to agree to organ donations. Try reading this book one chapter a day – it is worth allowing its subversive message to sink slowly in so it has a chance of changing your life.”The author frames each of the chapters around a music event, and then skillfully brings in the bands and artists related to each one. He gives a brief history of how they got to that moment and then how that moment played into 1984, a year of music culmination.

If we can apply only one idea to technology as we move forward, it needs to be mindfulness. We need to make our use of technology intentional. Use it well. Use it to make life better. And then put it down and go do something else.” This life-changing book sheds light on how grind culture supports both capitalism and white supremacy. And how this system exploits and oppresses humans while keeping them constantly exhausted, sleep deprived and struggling just to make a living. Superb and eminently readable. Honoré has written an incisive overview of an important cultural phenomenon.” P.S. If you’re looking for more book recommendations, you might like Tolstoy Therapy, the book blog I started nearly a decade ago. Happy reading!Engagingly written and filled with interesting detail, (this) book is a timely manifesto for a more civilized world.”

I would first like to point out that I had not yet been born in 1984, instead coming into this world a whole three years later in '87, so that would make me more of a '90s kid... But, that didn't impact the enjoyment I had while reading this. When I started feeling the drag of winter, I began to treat myself like a favored child: with kindness and love. I assumed my needs were reasonable and that my feelings were signals of something important. I kept myself well fed and made sure I was getting enough sleep. I took myself for walks in the fresh air and spent time doing things that soothed me. I asked myself: What is this winter all about? I asked myself: What change is coming?” 5. Slow– Brooke McAlary An intelligent manifesto that overturns the idea of speed as an absolute good…Much more than a hymn to slowness…A guide with tips and tools to transform the way we live.” It’s a no-nonsense guide that focuses on ways to reduce busyness with habits like single-tasking, unplugging from social media and practising gratitude.

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