I've been thinking a lot lately about slow living. It's a trendy term, I know. But the ideas aren't new. The values of slow life resonate deeply with my soul, but it seems so out of place in our world. I follow a lot of homesteading and maker accounts on Instagram, and I'm inspired daily to live slowly, deliberately, beautifully.
What is slow living?
Living simply, within our means
Making more, making do with what we have
Not packing schedules full
Leaving room to enjoy small moments
Being in nature
Enjoying a book and a cup of tea
Practicing a new craft
Playing with our kids
Actually listening to music
Eating real, whole foods
It's hard to do. It's hard to do it all. I am not a slow person--I race through everything. But being mom to two kids with Down Syndrome has forced me to slow down and enjoy, no, REJOICE in the small moments. Being pregnant has forced me to physically slow my steps and take rests. Being a teacher, a weaver, a learner, a believer also encourages me to move and live slowly. There's no reason to rush. There really isn't. Life isn't a competition or a race. It's beautiful and rich.
Would you share with me your ideas? How do you live slowly? How do you celebrate life?