This resonates, brother. I could say plenty, but I won't, other than this: 'slow' and 'down' are soul words. Oh, and the etymological root of the word 'busy' is 'anxious'. How odd that many wear it like a badge of honour: "I'm so busy!"
Loved this relatable post Simon. I signed up for a yearlong poetic medicine class just before Covid. It was such a treat to have the time and space to listen to the wind, birds and squirrels and reflect in ways that weren’t available before. Since then things have ramped up and last nights dream found me in a crowded office trying to get my space - moving through the building and coming to a dark place where I was fighting to see so hard that I ended up in a place I didn’t want to be. All of this to say, I ‘m getting the message that I need to sit in the dark and listen to its wisdom, so contrary to the cultural zeitgeist. Thank you!
Nice reflection. I resonate with your sentiments here and desire to slow down. I also had similar experiences of when COVID occurred, it felt like collective permission to slow down and be more present in life.
This resonates, brother. I could say plenty, but I won't, other than this: 'slow' and 'down' are soul words. Oh, and the etymological root of the word 'busy' is 'anxious'. How odd that many wear it like a badge of honour: "I'm so busy!"
Loved this relatable post Simon. I signed up for a yearlong poetic medicine class just before Covid. It was such a treat to have the time and space to listen to the wind, birds and squirrels and reflect in ways that weren’t available before. Since then things have ramped up and last nights dream found me in a crowded office trying to get my space - moving through the building and coming to a dark place where I was fighting to see so hard that I ended up in a place I didn’t want to be. All of this to say, I ‘m getting the message that I need to sit in the dark and listen to its wisdom, so contrary to the cultural zeitgeist. Thank you!
Nice reflection. I resonate with your sentiments here and desire to slow down. I also had similar experiences of when COVID occurred, it felt like collective permission to slow down and be more present in life.