“Stop and smell the roses.”
“Less is more.”
We’ve all heard these old cliches, but what do they really mean? Could they actually be useful mantras on one’s spiritual journey?
If you find you’re trying to juggle too many plates on too many sticks, or have more stuff than you know what to do with, it may be the perfect time to take it down a notch, back off from the urge to accumulate and consume, and strive to find more meaning, purpose, and simple joy in your life. These ideas are at the heart of slow living.
The Japanese have a word to describe slow living: ukino, which means to live in the moment and be detached from the bothers of life. It means taking a step back and following a slower course in every area of your life.
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