In the past few years I have been living a life that is more intentional, peaceful and controlled.
And as I slow down, I notice more than ever just how fast our lives can often be.
Some of my friends are always on the go! They eat out several times a week. They’re involved in many organizations. They work late. They have an abundance of friends and social events to attend.
I often wonder if the thought of spending a Saturday night at home is perhaps inconceivable to them.
I don’t think it’s a bad thing, but to be constantly moving is definitely inconceivable to me.
And nowadays it doesn’t even take leaving your home to be social. People can be “social” all day long by chatting online, posting pictures and liking this, or retweeting that. And while I understand the desire for social connection, I’ve come to realize and fully recognize the addictiveness of it all.
Not just an addiction to social media, but an addiction to moving quickly. To never sitting still.
For years, my friends and family accused me of the inability to sit down for more than 10 minutes.
But lately, all of this fast movement has me wanting to slow down and be more reflective and intentional.
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And as I slow down, I notice more than ever just how fast our lives can often be.
Some of my friends are always on the go! They eat out several times a week. They’re involved in many organizations. They work late. They have an abundance of friends and social events to attend.
I often wonder if the thought of spending a Saturday night at home is perhaps inconceivable to them.
I don’t think it’s a bad thing, but to be constantly moving is definitely inconceivable to me.
And nowadays it doesn’t even take leaving your home to be social. People can be “social” all day long by chatting online, posting pictures and liking this, or retweeting that. And while I understand the desire for social connection, I’ve come to realize and fully recognize the addictiveness of it all.
Not just an addiction to social media, but an addiction to moving quickly. To never sitting still.
For years, my friends and family accused me of the inability to sit down for more than 10 minutes.
But lately, all of this fast movement has me wanting to slow down and be more reflective and intentional.
Click link for full article:
http://www.growinvirtue.com/slow-down/
