Slow down

“Just slow down”

As a follow up to the post on Consistency, I’m inspired by the thought of taking things slowly. It’s something that we’re always told to do, but so often need to be reminded of. It’s so easy just to go along with the fast pace of life’s activity. But does it have to be that way?

For some reason I associate constancy with activity and fast pace and I am struggling to work out why? Mental note: doing does not have to mean fast!

There are even whole fables written about this: The tortoise and the hare!!

I believe that to do good work you need to be deliberately slow. Do it with breath. Good work can and often must take time. Consistent in effort and attention, but take time.

The side effect of slowing down is that it allows the possibility to reach a place of calm. Slowing down is the process of being mindful and fully present. I can let my thoughts flow slowly rather than forcing them.
The curious thing is that it is also such a productive place. A place where I can give my best and anything feels possible.

Keep asking myself: “Can I do this any slower?”