Slowliving

How I Accidentally Started Slow Living👉

The idea of slow living has become popular in the media as a way to live a more meaningful life. It is about slowing down and appreciating the present moment, and making mindful choices about how you use your time.. So, how did I unintentionally start practicing slow living? That question led me to examine many of my life choices that I had not fully thought through, as well as other underlying factors that make up the bulk of my personal iceberg. After struggling with mental health issues for many years, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery and healing. This led me to meditation and mindfulness, which helped to quiet the incessant chatter in my mind and weed out thoughts, beliefs, and reactions that were detrimental to my well-being. I immersed myself in yogic philosophy and any other philosophy that challenged and altered my perspective of what I believed at my core was harmful to myself and those around me.

The practices and concepts I’ve introduced into my life have left me feeling content with myself and my life. Though it’s still a work in progress, as I’m still working through emotional and mental blocks, I can say that, for once in my life, I’m okay. Even with my husband’s sudden job loss and our precarious financial situation, I’m surprised and shocked that I’m not sinking deeper, as I have in the past for much less. I incorporate many practices into my life, but the ones that have helped me the most are listed below. While these practices may not work for everyone, I hope they can be helpful to some. I like to start my day with a slow and mindful routine that includes prayer. I begin by taking a few minutes to focus on my breath and offer thanks to my spiritual guardians. I then practice in some gentle movement before slowly getting out of bed.

I like to incorporate meditation, breath-work, and asana practice into my morning routine. While there are days where I have time for all three, I aim for at least fifteen minutes of yoga and meditation each day. This helps me center my mind, gently wake up my body with movement, and become aware of what’s on my mind. If I don’t have enough time, I’m gentle with myself and accept that I can’t control everything. I’m okay with that. My morning routine also includes spending time with my son, planning my day, writing down my intentions, and journaling. Although I don’t journal every day, I find it helpful to reflect on areas where I need to improve and areas where I’m doing well. I also envision my life in the big picture to ensure that the decisions I make align with the vision and life I am trying to build for my family. There are several concepts that I often think about, including: Wabi-sabi Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Non-Violent Communication The Yoga Sutras by Patanjali (specifically concepts related to the ego) Buddhism (specifically the idea of ending suffering) Although breaking down these concepts in depth would take a lot of time, they all offer interesting and valuable insights.

5. Common place book to hold important information for my growth, happy memories, or anything that I do not want to forget and want to carry with me. My goal is to identify the beliefs I have developed about the world, myself, and the people around me from spiritual practices or therapy. I want to control how I see things and be able to self-regulate. Although I can’t control my first thought, I can always change my second thought. I don’t want my thoughts to control how I feel or behave, because thoughts are often incorrect. They try to protect you as best as they can, but end up making things worse. Therefore, question everything and am curious about everything. Lastly, taking time to care for yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally is important. This can be done through hobbies or spiritual practices. I hope you enjoyed this and happy slow living!