Of Coffee, Thoughts and Gibberish

  If you’ve ever felt like this, then we’re alike. I came across the concept of slow living from a YT video and It was mind opening. I’ve never perceived my life like that, since then I’ve been researching about this concept and documenting my understanding of it What is Slow Living? I won’t bore you with the traditional definition but let me try explaining it as a feeling The Japanese have a word which comes closest to describing slow living -  'ukino' means  'to live in the moment and be far from common life matters'.  Can Anybody Practice Slow living? Yes, To start practicing it you needn't move away to an isolated town and farm for a living. Infact, you start it right now, by changing a few things in your regular routine like Leave your phone at home while going for a walk ( You’ll actually pay attention to the details like the shape of the leaves on trees, the fallen dried twigs on the ground, *ah, nothing like it* BE FULLY PRESENT WHEN HAVING A CONVERSATION. ...

  Wait, Am I doing it all wrong? Wouldn't life just be easier if It came with a manual? I’ve thought about it too. Well, I guess that is the fun of it. Recently, I found myself guilty for not being “Productive”. Trust me, social media doesn't make it any better. Do we as Society promote the unhealthy work culture? What can we do as individuals to unlearn what we’ve been taught all these years? Well, here is what I’ve been trying to do. It obviously isn't something you can do once, it is a daily practice Understand the contributors -  By  this I mean, what is making you feel “Unproductive” is it your peers, social media, yourself. Become aware and understand it is only a feeling. It is fleeting. In those moments, be extra gentle with yourself and know it is okay to do nothing. It is human. You are human. Get out of your own head - Sometimes, your own head can be a negative place to be. So take a walk, cook something, listen to music If all of this seems too much, just lay ...