Slowing Down With A Purpose 🐢✨

@HachiBee

What an adorable picture and thoughtful reminder, Hachi, thank you for sharing. You're turtly amazing! 💜

Mindful pauses and taking breaks is super important. Sometimes I feel even just laying in bed and staring at the ceiling counts lol. That's my way of pausing without doing anything! xD 

How about youu?💜

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou

Ah yes, the laying-in-bed-and-staring-at-the-ceiling. 💙 a favourite classic. i love that one lol 🌈

@LoveMyMoonflowers I know rightttt?!🤗

@Sunisshiningandsoareyou

Sunnn, thank you for your kind words! Glad you like the reminder 😁 Right! It's definitely important to just take a pause and have time for ourselves 💜

Oh ceiling-gazing absolutely counts! 🌟 That's one of my pause time haha I would read a scene from my book, and then imagine it on the ceiling. It's like having my own 3D theater then 😂🍿 

@HachiBee

its definitely like a 3D theatre 😂

@HachiBee

Aww yes indeed and woah I love that 3D theater idea lol, so much fun and vv relatable too!😄💜

@HachiBee

awwe hey hachi, thank you so much for this beautiful post (: i love how you included that sweet reminder that slowing down isn’t a sign of weakness, but rather a way to practice self-care 💙 i think many of us would need to be reminded of that (': including me lol, so thank you 🌈

i used to visit a nearby park quite regularly 🌳 it’s so beautiful there, especially at nighttime. i always enjoyed the quiet, peaceful surroundings 🥰 it gave me some more space to just think and reflect and *be.* to just slow down and savour the moment 💜

I haven’t been there in a long while (': but i really hope i’ll be able to go soonsies, hehe. 💙 how about youu, hachi? 🐾 

@LoveMyMoonflowers

Aww hiii Moon 😄 Thank you for your kind wordss! 💜 Glad you like the reminder, definitely a message we can all use from time to time. And yass, taking care of ourselves is definitely not a weakness 💜✨

Ooohh that sounds like a lovely park and you got wonderful experiences there! 🌳 Parks definitely have a magical property of offering peace and a space for refection ✨ I could only imagine how beautiful the stars must be at night. I hope you're able to revisit there soon 💜

As for me, my favorite way to slow down is reading bookss and writing occasionally 📖 Just imagining a different world and living it is a good way for me to just let go of worries and enjoy the moment 💜 It's like watching in my own 3D theater at home 😂🍿 

@HachiBee

awwe thank you. i hope i’ll be able to revisit the park as well :3 

reading books and writing every now and then sound awesome!🥰 those are definitely lovely ways to slow down 🌈

@HachiBee

But society and sociopaths demand we become robots and machines like them and forget about our natural rhythms and truths in exchange for technological and economic advancement.

Why slow down when it's dangerous to reconnect with ourselves, appreciate the little moments, and cultivate a sense of calm in our daily lives?

@communicativePond1728

Heyy, Pond. I appreciate your thought-provoking perspective 💭 And I totally get what you're saying, in that rush and constant demand for technological and economic advancement steers us away from our natural rhythm and truth 🤖

You asked a real question, it's like the world is is shouting "Speed up or get up or get left behind!" right? 🏃‍♂️💨

The way I see it, slowing down isn't just about stopping everything, it's about finding a middle ground and a balance 🔵

Sure, it might seem risky to slow down in a world that's go, go, go. But in reality, appreciating the little moments, and cultivating calm are essential for our well-being 🍃

It's not about ditching progress but making sure we don't lose ourselves in the race.

Society might make it seem dangerous to slow down, but what's the real danger? Maybe it's in never giving ourselves to just be and to enjoy the moment 🌈

So slowing down, it's like reclaiming our own rhythm and saying "Hey, I'm a person, not a machine!" And finding balance that honors both personal fulfillment and societal demands 💜✨

Your insights really highlights the importance of intentional and mindful living 😄

How do you manage to strike this balance in your own life? 🌟

@HachiBee 

I wrote a post recently about some ways I do that. Maybe I'll find it and link it

@HachiBee Thank you for valuing my voice.

Here is a link to some ways and things I've found that have helped me integrate.

https://www.7cups.com/forum/healthyliving/General_2447/OnceUponaTimeinaLandFarFarAwayITookSomethingPersonally_319129/

@communicativePond1728

You're welcome, every voice is valuable 😁✨ That's really an amazing post, thank you for sharing it. And I'm so glad these all worked for you! You seem like a really an insightful person 🌈💜

@HachiBee thanks so much hachibee, you too.

I just want to say thank you for this reminder for all of us. Thank you. 🤗💜🤗

@Warpedme

🤗 ✨ You're very welcome! I'm glad you like my reminders. I hope you're making time for yourself too. Wishing you a wonderful journey ahead 😄💜

I meditate and workout everyday. I try to always practice gratitude and compassion like you beautiful souls at 7 Cups. Hope, some friendly reminders, and Christmas magic 💫 makes me have no doubt my journey will be wonderful. I hope we all have the journey we're destined to have as we progress on the path that is life together. Hugs and beautiful journeys. "Don't Stop Believin'." 🤗🌌💜

@Warpedme

🤗 Yay! That all sounds awesome! It must feel good to meditate and workout, it's relaxing and good for the body! 💪✨ There's definitely something about practicing gratitude and compassion that makes us feel good 💜 I'm there with you on not stopping on believing, it's definitely 🌈💫

@HachiBee
What are some small, everyday moments that you savor to slow down and appreciate life?

watching sunsets!!

@KateDoskocilova

🌈 Oohh! I love me some sunsets too. Watching them is definitely relaxing! 🌅 We used to live in a nearby seaside, and I really miss watching sunset (+sunrise). I hope you get to watch sunsets all the time! 💜✨

@KateDoskocilova

sunsets are always so lovely to watch 💛

@HachiBee

What are some small, everyday moments that you savor to slow down and appreciate life?

I like hiking and taking pictures and videos of my hikes. It helps me to appreciate things in life that we often overlook, such as the leaves rustling in the wind, water trickling down a creak, the sounds of birds while searching for food in the early morning hours. 

@PetiteSouris

🌳That's sooo truee, the nature is often overlooked with so much happening in our lives. I'm glad you enjoy hiking and keeping memories 📸 It's great that you're taking time to appreciate them and it's making you feel good and relaxed doing so 🌈 Nature definitely have that good-for-the-mind-and-heart magic 😌💜

@HachiBee "life is short, if you don't slow down and look around once in a while, you might just miss it"-Ferris beullers day off

bee I can't possibly slow down anymore♿♿♿

@Tinywhisper11 😂😂😂😂 14 days to go 🎅🎅🎅🎅

@Tinywhisper11

⛄✨ Yass! 14... We're almost theree 🎅🎄

😂 Haha, zooming through life works too! 🌈 There's something to appreciate through speeding with style (I'm imagining flowy hair in the wind haha) 😎✨ Love the quote, in those slow moments is where the special things are 💜🌟 

@HachiBee I do zoom around in my automobile😁😁 I set my wheelchair on fire 🔥now I drive around in hot wheels 😎♿♿♿♿♿♿zooommmm!♿♿♿♿♿♿♿

What do you do when you are not used to slowing down and feel guilty or lazy dor doing so ?

@diplomaticPond3423

😄 Hii there, thank you for that question 💭 I get transitioning from a fast-paced lifestyle to taking a slower approach can be challenging, it sure is a lot to get used to 🏃‍♂️💨

It's also understandable the guilt that often comes with it and something a lot of us can relate to, that feeling of "This is so lazy, I have to do something" can be pretty powerful, pushing us to take action just to avoid the sense of our time being wasted 🕰️

It's okay to acknowledge that these feelings is part of the adjustment. Learning to appreciate the rest and downtime is a journey, and it's completely normal to have these thoughts 🌈💫

It's helpful to remind ourselves that slowing down and taking breaks is not laziness; it's essential for our well-being. It allows us to recharge, avoid burnout and maintain balance in our lives. Recognize that slowing down is a part of a healthy lifestyle, and it doesn't make us lazy or unproductive 🌈🌟

And most importantly, be kind to yourself. Practicing self-compassion allows us to take it easy on ourselves. Understand that it's okay to prioritize self-care, and it doesn't diminish our worth or productivity 😌

Remember, the process of slowing down is a personal journey, and it's okay to take it one step at a time. Allow yourself the grace to embrace moments without feeling guilt 💜✨

How do you currently manage stress or overwhelming feelings of day-to-day life? 🌟

@HachiBee

Thank you so much for this post. Such a good reminder for me to SLoooooowwww down. 

@bouncyMusic133

You're very welcome, Music. Glad you like the reminder 😊 It is important that we slow down and take time for ourselves once in a while for our overall well-being 💜✨

@HachiBeeIn a gentle reminder to slow down, HachiBee encourages embracing moments of calm amidst life's rush, emphasizing the importance of self-care and appreciating the little joys. The community echoes these sentiments, sharing personal experiences—from gazing at the ceiling to enjoying nature—to find solace and presence in daily life. Despite societal pressures, the discussion reflects the necessity of balance, mindfulness, and self-compassion in navigating the hustle while nurturing our well-being.

@yellowPineapple239

💫 Heyy there, thanks for your insights 😊 It is nice to have a meaningful discussions that promotes the importance of self-care and throw in ideas of ways we can relax and enjoy the moment of downtimes even in the hastiness of our lives 🌈✨