Mindfulness has continued to grow and encourage people to have a nonjudgmental awareness of what is. This experience of everything is being integrated into daily routines and is the essence of the slow living lifestyle. Many people are looking to simplify and have a less disposable lifestyle that emphasizes quality over quantity.
Slow living is the opposite of embracing fast-paced consumption. It is the recognition that time is our most precious and limited resource. When we incorporate the idea of slow living into our life we are trying to celebrate and connect with our life’s experiences. This can reduce our stress and increase our happiness.
Thirty seconds is all you need to begin a habit of slow living. Daniel Wysocki Ed.S. a counselor in Jonesboro, AR says, “Turn away from your technology and deliberately slow down your movements, including your breath, and focus on the present moment.” Rather than perceiving oneself as small and insignificant, one should adopt the notion of being an integral part of nature’s infinite connections and countless stories.
