An overloaded, busy mind cannot apply
itself effectively to any thought process. The more projects and tasks your
mind is occupied with, the more it must race to keep up, and less efficiently
it can function. Unless you are a world-class marathoner or engaged in a
life-or-death struggle, a hectic pace and racing thoughts will burn you out or
spin you out of control.
Slowing down is not necessarily ceasing
work, resting, recuperation, down time, sitting quietly, mindful introspection,
contemplation, or the blanking out of occupational cares. Creating a slower
pace is simply easing up on yourself. An unhurried pace permits more
creativity, more focused and well-informed planning and decision processes, and
more thorough after-the-fact review.
Reducing the pace and intensity of your
activities can greatly enhance your health and well-being. Intentionally
slowing down will prevent obsessive worry, and may lower your blood pressure.
Life in the slower lane is safer, less
stressful, and manageable.
ꟷWill Walsh ©2020