2007: Year of the Tortoise?

by Heather

Ah, New Year’s Day! This is my day to couch. After a late night ringing out 2006, there is nothing better than sweatpants, a baggy old t-shirt and becoming one with the couch. I’ve watched the Ugly Betty marathon and my favorite episodes of Arrested Development Season 1 on DVD. Between my brain candy shows I surfed over to the Discovery Channel and saw an interesting spot on The Slow Movement. The Slow Movement is a cultural shift towards slowing down life’s pace. The Slow Movement, which began in the UK , proposes consciously seizing control of time rather than being dictated by it and finding a balance between using time-saving technology and taking the time to enjoy a walk or a meal with others. Proponents are downshifting and believe that while technology can speed up working, eating, dating, etc. the most important things in life should not be rushed. Downshifting emphasizes if a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing slowly or not at all. Today, I can totally dig this concept! I could not be any slower today if I was made of molasses ! 2006 was so fast forward. Maybe 2007 can be the year of slow and methodical. Hmm. I’ll give it a try, but first I need to take another nap.
—-“The trouble with the rat race is, even if you win, you are still a rat.” Lily Tomlin

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