Slow Living Practice of the Day: Unplug All Day
Modern society gives us the impression that faster is always better, and that using technology is the best way to do everything. While I appreciate of this type of advancement and in am awe of what we’ve accomplished as a race, I have also found solace and joy in being in tune with the pace of Mother Earth. Something as simple as hand-grinding your own coffee and taking in the fresh aroma, or feeling and hearing the scratching of pen on paper when writing a handwritten letter, or listening to birds and feeling the breeze on a walk can step us out of our convenience based lives.
The simple act of taking the slower, harder, or longer route can bring our awareness back to the present when much of our lives flit by from one thing to the next. If you’re anything like me, you’ll find it’s much easier to mindlessly scroll on your phones or to binge watch shows than to spend your time being intentionally and with awareness. But how many memorable days do we create in filling our days with those activities? How much more memorable would each day be if we spent more time unplugged, and with the intention of doing something fun, productive, or worthwhile? Aside from work duties for the day turn off all electronics and spend the day unplugged! How did your day go?
