Slow Motion ; Secrets of Simplicity

One of the incredible benefits of simplifying your life inside and out is you are beginning to cherish small moments. You have begun to slow down enough to create memorable moments where you have time to make memories with family and friends.

 

 

When my children were small we read a book about a grandpa and his grandson who went on a walk  “just never-mindin.” They strolled through the neighborhood, not going anywhere really. They spent time together, shuffling along with hands in their pockets and not saying anything. They were just together.

 

 

When was the last time you strolled your neighborhood with your hands in your pockets? Walking with one of my granddaughters is a special treat. We live several thousand miles from them and visits to them are much to few. When I have opportunity, I cherish taking them to the park, the store or for bagels. When we are together, my feet must move slower and our steps are smaller than when I walk alone. When their small hands take mine as we cross a parking lot or a street I am in heaven. Time stops, and I see the world through their eyes in that moment.

Today, the thought of walking slowly anywhere warms my soul. I might meander through a book store, touching dozens of books, settled into an overstuffed chair and cherishing the solitude of a moment where I am not required to be anywhere. Living a little slower feeds me from the inside out.

 

Today’s Challenge- Choose to spend time in slow motion- at least 30 minutes.

• Walk slowly- notice your surroundings
• Be deliberate in your actions
• Meander – put your hands in your pockets if you must
• Drive a different way to work.
• Sit in silence. Rest from the inside out.
• Eat outside and enjoy some people watching; imagine where they are going and who they are.
• Count your blessings.

 The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings- Eric Hoffer

Journal about your experience or better yet share with us what you saw and what you noticed!

If you are enjoying this journey please invite your friends, family and random strangers to join in- the world will be a better place because of it ! Share the love and bring them along as you begin to enjoy more of the life you love!  You will find a place to sign up on the top right of the screen!

Blessings my slow living friends!