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'In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious than paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still.'
~Pico Iyer~
Its been a while, that the need to slow down has been knocking hard....
Permeating every moment when I am harried and rushing through the day
Pulling me back when I want to multitask mindlessly
Egging me on
To
Slow down
and chill....
And become more attentive!
What's there to rush like this???
My body decided to join in this coaxing and cajoling :
Fell off the stairs whilst I was climbing , a few days back...The foot hurt badly and ego was badly bruised ๐ !
What seemed like a small cut was actually a deeper wound requiring immediate attention and stitching up.
Doctor was categorical in his verdict - Complete bed rest for a fortnight and a strong dose of painkillers! Your world will not stop!
No, it won't....
'Ahem, Really?'
I have been playing the 'grounded kabootar' ever since...
Trying hard Not to move or to DO anything which adds pressure to the hurt foot.
Playing a 'patient' patient
Allowing everyone time to attend to me after I holler for the nth time!
Its not helping that I had decided just last month to do a facebook/whatsapp detox and wean myself from inane conversations and peripheral connections on social media....
Becoming aware how difficult it has become to quieten down and listen to my inner voice- Practicing the art of stillness!
OhYes........
' in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still!'
'In an age of speed, I began to think, nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious than paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still.'
~Pico Iyer~
Its been a while, that the need to slow down has been knocking hard....
Permeating every moment when I am harried and rushing through the day
Pulling me back when I want to multitask mindlessly
Egging me on
To
Slow down
and chill....
And become more attentive!
What's there to rush like this???
My body decided to join in this coaxing and cajoling :
Fell off the stairs whilst I was climbing , a few days back...The foot hurt badly and ego was badly bruised ๐ !
What seemed like a small cut was actually a deeper wound requiring immediate attention and stitching up.
Doctor was categorical in his verdict - Complete bed rest for a fortnight and a strong dose of painkillers! Your world will not stop!
No, it won't....
'Ahem, Really?'
I have been playing the 'grounded kabootar' ever since...
Trying hard Not to move or to DO anything which adds pressure to the hurt foot.
Playing a 'patient' patient
Allowing everyone time to attend to me after I holler for the nth time!
Its not helping that I had decided just last month to do a facebook/whatsapp detox and wean myself from inane conversations and peripheral connections on social media....
Becoming aware how difficult it has become to quieten down and listen to my inner voice- Practicing the art of stillness!
OhYes........
' in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still!'
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"LEISURE"
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
By Wm. Henry Davies.
Remembered this poem
lovely......as I look out from my balcony .....Lots of time to lie down and stare :)
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