“The great benefit of slowing down is reclaiming the time and tranquility to make meaningful connections--with people, with culture, with work, with nature, with our own bodies and minds” PeopleMindBodyCultureBenefitsConnectionsMeaningfulTranquilitySlow DownMind And BodySlowingMeaningful Connections Book:In praise of slow: how a worldwide movement is challenging the cult of speed Source: In praise of slow: how a worldwide movement is challenging the cult of speed
“Slow travel now rivals the fly-to-Barcelona-for-lunch culture. Advocates savour the journey, travelling by train or boat or bicycle, or even on foot, rather than crammed into an airplane. They take time to plug into the local culture instead of racing through a list of tourist traps.” CultureJourneyFeetTrainListsLocalsBoatLunchRacingAirplaneTake TimeTrapsRivalsBicycleTouristsPlugsBarcelonaSavour Author:Carl Honore
“In our fast-forward culture, we have lost the art of eating well. Food is often little more than fuel to pour down the hatch while doing other stuff - surfing the Web, driving, walking along the street. Dining al desko is now the norm in many workplaces. All of this speed takes a toll. Obesity, eating disorders and poor nutrition are rife.” WellsLittlesArtCultureLostStuffPoorStreetsWalkingEatingSpeedDrivingFuelAlsDisorderNutritionWorkplaceNormSurfingObesityEating DisorderTollsDiningEating WellSurfing The Web Author:Carl Honore
