Slowing Down to the Speed of Life

slowing down to the speed of life.

you will learn that these insights naturally occur to many human beings every day but often go unnoticed and unappreciated for their value in living a mentally healthy life.

In short, my ordinary life was becoming extraordinary.

learned that there is nothing in the future to rush off to that can offer me anything more than this precious moment that you and I are in every instant

My intentions were positive, but my life was a mess.

I was running fast but was only traveling in circles

Instead of scattering my attention in ten directions at a time, I was able to focus intently, yet effortlessly, on whatever was before me—work, a friend, a project around the house, a book, preparing a meal, a conversation

like a hamster on the wheel

Up until that point, I saw life as a series of tasks to get done, lists of items to accomplish, meetings to attend, activities to complete