In a world of fast food, fast cars, hyper-speed technology responses, and same-day delivery, it is easy to believe that speed is a characteristic we should adopt wherever we can.
There are situations where slowness is prized and should be encouraged.
Slow cooking and long meals to enjoy the process and the time with people.
Chew slow and sip long to savor the taste.
Measured reactions to minimize abrupt and potentially regretful outcomes.
Deliberate talking to ensure we are thoughtful in what we say or, at minimum, appear to be more attentive in listening.
Leisurely walking allows us to enjoy the moment and appear in greater control, regardless of our thoughts.
Not everything should be fast, and when it is, all we do is rush to the next thing without regard for what we have just done.
