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.” – Pico Iyer
Slow Thoughts - Miscellaneous
* An “Amber Gambler” refers to a driver who recklessly accelerates to beat a yellow/amber traffic light instead of slowing down, stopping safely, and not taking a risky chance...
We live in an age where speed is inescapable, and where people seem almost trained to live fast, at least on the surface. Yet, the demands of such a lifestyle come with an accumulation of side...
Much like many people living in North America, I have a complex relationship with speed. On the one hand, I profit enormously from the extraordinary benefits that speed provides in the form of fast...
William Blake retired at times to mental institutions to paint his lovely portraits. This was back at the start of the Industrial Revolution and Blake was having none of it. He was known for taking...
The slow movement (sometimes capitalised Slow movement or Slow Movement) advocates a cultural shift towards slowing down life’s pace. It began with Carlo Petrini’s protest against the...