Invitation: Slow Down The Pace Of Life

Mindfulness, by definition, means paying attention to the present moment. This is very hard to do in a modern lifestyle that moves quickly.

The speed of life continues to increase, and we are inundated with information and expectations that we should always be available by phone, text, or social media. 

Many people use a frantic lifestyle as a distraction so they do not have to experience underlying feelings of sadness, grief, remorse, or fear. One of the most powerful practices to begin to shift out of the fast-paced stress mode is to slow down. 
 

Below is a list of ways you can begin to slow down your life.

Choose a few of these and make a concerted effort to practice every day.
 

• Put your phone away for a few hours each day.

• Take leisurely walks outside.

• Take breaks during the day.

• Take a nap.

• Lie in bed for a few minutes in the morning before getting up.

• Consciously slow your breathing.

• Pause after finishing a task rather than immediately beginning the next.

• Spend time alone.

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