This is wonderful. I think slow living is the perfect antidote to those of us who struggle to calm our anxious minds. I chased the high powered job until it made me ill. Realising that slowing down and focusing on being instead of doing helped me to reframe my life in a more positive way. Thank you for sharing your story with us. 🥰
Absolutely Victoria 🙏 it has helped more than I ever thought was possible and I think it then makes you feel bolder, braver and more confident in yourself and living a life that feels good. I'm so glad we have found our way here and have connected through this philosophy too 💕 it's such a gift to find more kindred spirits! I appreciate it so much.
I completely agree with all the other comments. This is a beautiful post and a lot resonated with me. I didn’t even know there was an alternative to a fast-paced life until my health forced me to slow down. And now, even though I’m living with chronic illness, I appreciate life more, I have found my creative side and I see it as a gift to not be fuelled by desire for more money and status. Thank you 💕
Thank you Angela 🙏 I'm so glad this letter resonated, I really do think there is so much to gain from slowing down and that it truly is accessible to all of us, we just have to take the time to let it mould itself into our lives in the way it needs to that is unique to us. Im sure you are absolutely heading in the right direction. I'm so pleased to have your company here. 🙏
“I realised what I craved was something different from most people. The high powered job, the big house, the fancy car never did anything for me. I was never fuelled by money”. Same! 🙋🏻♀️
Thank you so much Mackenzie! It took me a long time to realise that j hadn't failed and actually I was on the right path or at least being pulled to the right path after all 💕
Learning to walk away was the greatest gift I ever gave myself. Walking out of a senior academic role to move to a small scottish island so my children could experience freedom....
Such a brave, but ultimately what a wonderful decision and gift ❤️ that moment you decide to step away from the well trodden path to find another that offers so much.
And I remember the moment the decision was made. I clicked the kettle switch down and the option came to me. Talk about living in the moment for me is about paying close attention xx
This was a lovely letter Emily 💕 when I read "And I now understand - it was because I never pursued that high status job, I wasn’t motivated by money or things, I was content living a simple and happy life" this is exactly how I feel.
I turned down a job once saying that I didn't want more money, I did want more time. And I found another one more suitable to me. I have now more time for myself and my family and I would never exchange it.
Thank you Lara 💕 it's lovely to find these common threads that exists between us and our own experience with slow and gentle living. I really love exploring it more fully and really understanding life and our choices better. Thank you always for your thoughts, I always appreciate them. Happy Sunday to you ! 🙌
Thank you, Emily. These reminders are fuel for me to keep moving (slowly) in the direction I have chosen. I quit my 9-5 in a career of 35 years, because I started to want to be more purposeful with my time. I got accepted about a year ago, to move further up and I accepted and then backed out, as I realized that the extra money and the title, would boost my ego, but at the same time, decrease my joy, my creativity and my autonomy. a lot of folks did not understand my perspective, but I am glad I did it. Sometimes I need faith that I've done the right thing in pursuing my passions in my own way and at my own pace. Patience is hard for me. Reading pieces like yours, helps me put things in perspective, and believe. Thank you!
Thank you Gayle 🙏 I'm so happy this has added to your fuel, because I really believe in the transformational power of slowly down. Valuing so much more that status, things and money feels radical in this world and society.
I hope you continue to explore your creativity and passions ... I'm so glad you have found your way here too and hopefully you will find some kindred spirits and more inspiration and reassurance with us ! 💕
I am new to this way of thinking & living. I've struggled with anxiety most of my life but have been able to be a swan & not let it show. Now at 73 I feel I owe it to myself to consider myself & my needs. I'd love to know more about the steps you first took on your journey.
Oh you do Julia 🙏 and I'm so pleased you are here with us and exploring this philosophy. I truly believe it has the power to really transform your life. I will definitely explore my origins with slow living more in our Slow & Steady membership so you are in the right place Julia. Thank you for your honesty and your company here, I appreciate it 💕
I opted to listen to your beautiful piece, and wanted to tell you that your voice was very calming too, not just the idea of what you were saying. Thank you.
This is wonderful. I think slow living is the perfect antidote to those of us who struggle to calm our anxious minds. I chased the high powered job until it made me ill. Realising that slowing down and focusing on being instead of doing helped me to reframe my life in a more positive way. Thank you for sharing your story with us. 🥰
Absolutely Victoria 🙏 it has helped more than I ever thought was possible and I think it then makes you feel bolder, braver and more confident in yourself and living a life that feels good. I'm so glad we have found our way here and have connected through this philosophy too 💕 it's such a gift to find more kindred spirits! I appreciate it so much.
I completely agree with all the other comments. This is a beautiful post and a lot resonated with me. I didn’t even know there was an alternative to a fast-paced life until my health forced me to slow down. And now, even though I’m living with chronic illness, I appreciate life more, I have found my creative side and I see it as a gift to not be fuelled by desire for more money and status. Thank you 💕
Thank you Angela 🙏 I'm so glad this letter resonated, I really do think there is so much to gain from slowing down and that it truly is accessible to all of us, we just have to take the time to let it mould itself into our lives in the way it needs to that is unique to us. Im sure you are absolutely heading in the right direction. I'm so pleased to have your company here. 🙏
“I realised what I craved was something different from most people. The high powered job, the big house, the fancy car never did anything for me. I was never fuelled by money”. Same! 🙋🏻♀️
Loved this post so much, Emily 😊
Thank you so much Mackenzie! It took me a long time to realise that j hadn't failed and actually I was on the right path or at least being pulled to the right path after all 💕
Learning to walk away was the greatest gift I ever gave myself. Walking out of a senior academic role to move to a small scottish island so my children could experience freedom....
Such a brave, but ultimately what a wonderful decision and gift ❤️ that moment you decide to step away from the well trodden path to find another that offers so much.
And I remember the moment the decision was made. I clicked the kettle switch down and the option came to me. Talk about living in the moment for me is about paying close attention xx
This was a lovely letter Emily 💕 when I read "And I now understand - it was because I never pursued that high status job, I wasn’t motivated by money or things, I was content living a simple and happy life" this is exactly how I feel.
I turned down a job once saying that I didn't want more money, I did want more time. And I found another one more suitable to me. I have now more time for myself and my family and I would never exchange it.
Have a lovely Sunday 💖
Thank you Lara 💕 it's lovely to find these common threads that exists between us and our own experience with slow and gentle living. I really love exploring it more fully and really understanding life and our choices better. Thank you always for your thoughts, I always appreciate them. Happy Sunday to you ! 🙌
Thanks a lot Emily! I'm always glad to share my thoughts with you!
Thank you, Emily. These reminders are fuel for me to keep moving (slowly) in the direction I have chosen. I quit my 9-5 in a career of 35 years, because I started to want to be more purposeful with my time. I got accepted about a year ago, to move further up and I accepted and then backed out, as I realized that the extra money and the title, would boost my ego, but at the same time, decrease my joy, my creativity and my autonomy. a lot of folks did not understand my perspective, but I am glad I did it. Sometimes I need faith that I've done the right thing in pursuing my passions in my own way and at my own pace. Patience is hard for me. Reading pieces like yours, helps me put things in perspective, and believe. Thank you!
Thank you Gayle 🙏 I'm so happy this has added to your fuel, because I really believe in the transformational power of slowly down. Valuing so much more that status, things and money feels radical in this world and society.
I hope you continue to explore your creativity and passions ... I'm so glad you have found your way here too and hopefully you will find some kindred spirits and more inspiration and reassurance with us ! 💕
Thank you, Emily!!
I am new to this way of thinking & living. I've struggled with anxiety most of my life but have been able to be a swan & not let it show. Now at 73 I feel I owe it to myself to consider myself & my needs. I'd love to know more about the steps you first took on your journey.
Oh you do Julia 🙏 and I'm so pleased you are here with us and exploring this philosophy. I truly believe it has the power to really transform your life. I will definitely explore my origins with slow living more in our Slow & Steady membership so you are in the right place Julia. Thank you for your honesty and your company here, I appreciate it 💕
Hi Emily, new here 👋
I opted to listen to your beautiful piece, and wanted to tell you that your voice was very calming too, not just the idea of what you were saying. Thank you.
Hi Jennifer 👋 welcome ! I'm so glad you found me 💕 thank you so much, that's so lovely to hear. I hope you enjoy Substack … it's truly lovely here 💛
I adored reading this, thank you Emily!
Thank you so much Charlotte.
Such a beautiful post, and so much of this resonates with me 🌿✨
Thank you David, you are so kind. I appreciate all the sharing and kind words so much 🙏