The Idea of the Week
Slow living is a revolution against the modern belief that faster is better—that hustle culture is the way to live. Where hustle culture tells you to put your head down and grind out the work hours, slow living tells you to lift your head up, slow down, and take in life in its fullest.
Think of it like a meal. Are you rushing through the preparations? Are you adding spices and flavors to the meal because they taste good? Are you eating it in a rush? Are you just eating it because you need to eat something before you rush out the door? Are you truly enjoying the meal, savoring each bite and sharing it with loved ones?
When you embrace slow living, you make time and space for what matters to you.
One challenge with slowing down is the fear of falling behind—of being inefficient and unproductive. But, slowing down is not always about being slow about being slow at everything. It’s about intentional pacing. Life naturally ebbs and flows. The goal isn’t to maintain a constant, slow pace 100% of the time, but rather to move with what you need in each moment.
Slow living is about balance—living in a simple, balanced way for enjoyment and a holistic sense of well-being. Rather than forcing yourself to be at a constant fast pace in life, read the situation and follow what you need.
So, slow down! Savor this moment, experience the spices and flavors of your present moment, enjoy the process of what you are doing, and share with your loved ones.
The Practice of the Week
Hustling and being on the move has become a cultural value and a habit. It may often feel easier just to move quickly from one task to the next and jump into the next project, believing that if you just finish everything now, you’ll have more time to relax later. But, when “later” arrives, there is always another looming project waiting.
It is hard to slow down when your body and mind are used to constant motion. To help you embrace a slower pace, Connie Riet shares 10 Practical Ways to Start Slow Living (not just relaxing) in a 10-minute video. You can jump to the sections that call to you by following the timestamps below.
00:00 Struggling with slowing down
01:34 You are enough
02:31 Stop trying to do everything
03:24 Enjoy time with loved ones
04:18 A calm home
04:55 Sanctuary corner
05:45 Turn off auto-pilot
06:32 Don’t eat on the run
07:29 Time for yourself
08:11 Lean into boredom
08:54 Be an observer
Remember, it’s not about doing everything perfectly or at a constant pace, but about finding balance and living with intention. Take a moment to slow down, savor the little things, and enjoy the journey.
News of the Week
Full Moon Sound Bath with Megan HookLife is overwhelming at times so join us for a Sound Bath on the full moon. Escape from the hustle and bustle into a serene soundscape, providing you with a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
As we honor the full moon a time traditionally associated with culmination and release let go of what no longer serves you. This powerful lunar phase makes it the perfect time to set new intentions and embrace the abundance the universe has to offer.
Tuesday, September 17th from 7pm to 8:15pm.
Breathing Space Psychotherapy and Anam Wellness in Erieville, NY
$35 for a ticket.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed Workshop with Monique Lang
An opportunity to learn and practice the basics of Internal Family Systems. More details to follow!
September 20-22, 2024
Breathing Space Psychotherapy in Erieville, NY
Join Tati, back by popular demand, for her next series of Family Constellations and Sharing of Ancestral Knowledge Workshops!
Tati owns a healing and psychotherapy practice working with sacred plant medicine, ancestral healing, and art therapy in her home in Ecuador. Join Tati for her return in October and the next series of workshops and healing sessions.
Family Constellations is a type of therapeutic approach that focuses on exploring the dynamics within a person’s family system, including their relationships with parents, siblings, grandparents, and other family members, even ancestors. This approach can be used to address a variety of issues, such as relationship difficulties, emotional blocks, and unresolved traumas.
This workshop involves a group of participants who come together to explore their own family dynamics through a series of exercises and discussions led by our facilitator, Tatian Davila, a psychotherapist, healer, and seeker of ancestral knowledge. Tati will offer 2 workshops as well as individual healings. The workshops will be held at Breathing Space Studio in Erieville, NY.
The Family Constellations Workshop will be held on October 19-20, 2024.
Tabacco Healing Ceremony will be held on October 26, 2024.
Both workshops will be held at Breathing Space Studio
3455 Erieville Road
Erieville, NY 13061
Individual Healing Sessions will be held in Fayetteville, NY from October 21st-25th.
The Thought of the Week
Wishing you a peaceful week!
