Comments on: The Power of Slow

By: Jackie Dishner

Jackie Dishner — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:23:40 +0000

I like what Christine says up front about walking the talk. I have to remember this with my BIKE work. Although it’s more a mental thing than a physical act, the physical act of riding a bike and what happens to you while you’re doing it is equally important to the message I share. It’s about being mindful. It’s so easy for us to get lost in our busy worlds and what we think we’re supposed to doing in it. Taking the time to appreciate what is NOW can be so much more effective, and you do have to slow down for that.

By: Claudine M Jalajas

Claudine M Jalajas — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:36:30 +0000

I remember being in Paris and asking the restaurant waiter if I could get my food to go. He looked at me like I was crazy. Can’t you sit down to eat? It dawned on me.. we really never just stop and take time for ourselves–even when it’s necessary.

By: Alisa Bowman

Alisa Bowman — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:47:24 +0000

I’ve been trying to do this more and more lately–being in control of how I spend my time. I’m always aware that it’s my choice–no one is forcing me to do what I do with my time. And that helps. Of course, every once in a while, I do tap my foot (among other type A behaviors), but I’m still in recovery.

By: Jennifer Margulis

Jennifer Margulis — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:31:35 +0000

I’ve been gestating (I’m at the end of my pregnancy) which is making me go slower. And I am so happy to be slow these days. It’s the opposite of how I grew up (and of my personality I fear) but it makes life so much richer and more colorful. Thanks for the great interview!

By: Frugal Kiwi

Frugal Kiwi — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:23:36 +0000

Having a major illness that enforces “slow” I can attest to there being good there. I also moved to New Zealand to help me find a bit of slow. Living here is at a different pace and a common saying is “she’ll be right.” Meaning whatever it is will turn out OK in time.

By: Nancy Monson

Nancy Monson — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:50:56 +0000

As a native New Yorker, I definitely appreciate the power of slowing down and embracing simplicity. I lived in Vermont for five years and every time I would get down to the metropolitan NY/NJ lines, I could feel my hostility returning! Living in an aggressive environment can really take a toll…and slowing down your life to smell the roses just feels good!

By: Vera Marie Badertscher

Vera Marie Badertscher — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:57:38 +0000

I know this resonates with a lot of us. The mind starts racing and you believe you actually have to race along with it. Who’s in control here, anyway? I’ve always thought “Stop and smell the roses” is a great motto–even though I’m guilty of rarely doing it.

By: Susan Johnston

Susan Johnston — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:22:09 +0000

I agree that slowing down is important, but as a freelance writer, time really IS money! I frequently race against the clock to get everything done and earn enough money to feel stable and secure during slower periods. But of course I know I could implement some of these suggestions in my personal life when I’m not working!

By: Kerry Dexter

Kerry Dexter — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:23:23 +0000

there’s also the question people often ask — are you keeping busy? as though that’s a good thing. thanks for asking these questions Jen, and sharing the answers.

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:06:56 +0000

Thanks for this interview; another reminder to slow down. One problemI have is overestimating all I can cram into a day. I never have enough time to tackle it all, therefore, I rush through so many things, never taking the time to really enjoy fully. “Busy is the new fine” is a great line!