There’s also the rise of hobbies like knitting and gardening that were once seen as old-fashioned but now offer an antidote to the cult of efficiency. Thoughtfully, Abbie wrote in her note that she thought this tome would be a good antidote to in-depth thesis reading, and it was. The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down” released in 2012 by the author Haemin Sumin is a guide to mindfulness and meeting with our inner wisdom. He explains clearly and objectively the Accelerated Thinking Syndrome (ATS) and brings the reflection that slowing our thoughts and knowing how to manage our mind is fundamental for a healthier life.

What the world needs, and what the Slow movement offers, is a middle path, a recipe for marrying la dolce vita with the dynamism of the information age.

His interests include the history of political thought, macroeconomics, as well as development and labour economics. These are powerful guides whether you’re looking to spend more time offline, live in tune with nature – or just declutter your closet. It shows that sometimes you don't have to try very hard to be successful, may be just being and a nice clear intention will lead you there. Rồi tôi nhìn mình qua cửa kính xe, thấp thoáng một bóng hình mỏi mệt của một con bé mới 20 tuổi, đang về lại Hà Nội với bộn bề lo toan, thế hệ của tôi đang ở đâu? Không phải bước chậm lại nghĩa là lười biếng không nỗ lực, mà là làm sao cho mỗi bước chân đều là bước chân của sự tỉnh thức, quán chiếu nội tâm, bước về phía những điều con tim ta mách bảo.

To me, a lot of the short sections felt a little cheesy and patronising, which I'm sure was unintentional on part of the author; we are told, for example: 'Pat yourself on the back for the hard work you are doing. From stronger unions to a greener economy, he compellingly shows how we can choose a more hopeful and humane future. Although your heart will not listen to your mind, decide to forgive and get rid of emotional strings attached.Up until this point I had assumed most things were speeding up - but what I found was that very few were (consumption, carbon pollution, flights and university graduates are the most obvious aspects of human life still speeding up). This inclusivity is admirable, certainly; one thing which we dearly need in this world is a demonstration of the things which unite us, rather than divide us.

Whether you’re looking for inspo at the start of your slow living journey, or want some deeper insights into the lifestyle, these slow living books are life-changing guides to a better life. In the book “ Emotional Intelligence”, the author Daniel Goleman describes the nature of emotional intelligence by showing scientific insights into the subject and leading us to understand how much it impacts our lives. There are also chapters on being prepared, the magic of collaboration and the importance of play in problem-solving. If you’re looking for a slower and simpler life, these books will get you motivated and change your perspective.

It’s not about getting more done faster, but about doing the right things to make the highest impact. According to Haemin Sumin, looking at your feelings externally for three minutes causes them to begin to slowly transform. Vài tháng sau mình hẹn gặp bạn biên tập, ảnh thấy, liền đem sách ra tặng, trong khi mình đã quên mất tiêu. The most obvious and least controversial manifestation of slowdown is the decline in demographic expansion.

As soon as you start building them they become a magnet to children on the beach, which makes them hard to do when you're single.Describing the ups and downs of country life from one springtime to the next as she navigates middle age, A Country Year transports us to a different, simpler place that celebrates the joy of a life attuned to nature. I guess it is one of the books that make the most sense if you refer to it whenever you find yourself in a situation of needing some words of wisdom on something specific, as it just quite dense with information and sometimes too specific to gain from if there is no relevance.