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Slow Living Quotes




Slow Living Quotes



What is slow living? It's a lifestyle choice that favors slowing down and not always being so busy. It's not about being lazy or unproductive, but about finding a balance and appreciating the present moment. By embracing slow living, you can experience the benefits of reduced stress, increased mindfulness, and a deeper appreciation for life's simple pleasures. There is no rule that we always have to be rushing around. Take the time to smell the roses and savor that morning coffee. Spend time savoring all the things in life.


Quotes About Slow Living



"There is more to life than increasing its speed."

Mahatma Gandhi


"Doing a huge number of things doesn't mean you are getting anything meaningful done."


"The things that matter most should never be at the mercy of the things that matter least.

Goethe


"Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." — Ralph Waldo Emerson


"When we are calm, unhurried, and free from stress and distractions the brain slips into a richer, more nuanced mode of t ought. Some call this Slow Thinking, and the best minds have always understood its power." — Carl Honoré


"Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves – slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future." — Thich Nhat Hanh


"We need, above all things, to slow down and get ourselves to amble through life instead of to rush through it." — Alan Watts


 "Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why." - Eddie Canto


"The little things? The little moments? They aren't little." - Jon Kabat-Zinn


"The trouble is, you think you have time." - Buddha


"Care less about what you own. Care more about how you live."

Joshua Becker


"My goal is no longer to get more done, but rather to have less to do."

Francine Jay



"Adopt the pace of nature. Her secret is patience."


"One day at a time; one small step at a time."


"Don't rush. Go slowly. Be present."

Leo Babauta


"Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials."

Lin Yutang


"Shifting the mind into lower gear can bring better health, inner calm, enhanced concentration and the ability to think more creatively."

Carl Honoré


"In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious than paying attention."

Pico Iyer

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