The Art of Being "Slow"

The Art of being Slow... Why does it feel so good to slow down? I don’t understand the haste in people’s lives. They want everything immediately —fast Wi-Fi, instant food, five-minute workouts. Everyone is always in a rush. It’s not just students; even those who are working, and those who aren't. We are living in a fast paced world. Once, we were invited to a wedding where lunch was scheduled for 2 PM. Our parents kept reminding us, "Be ready on time!" But when we arrived, no one was there except the waiters. Literally no one. So, isn’t it better to be slow or even late sometimes? What if slowing down isn’t laziness but a necessity? We eat breakfast in such a hurry. Even though it’s called "breakfast," must we break it so fast? We rush to work like we’re in a marathon, doing everything in haste just so we can return home and binge watch a new series. But why the hurry? Is there a dinosaur waiting to eat our breakfast if we’re late? Will the series disappear if we watch it an hour later? We’ve grown used to seeing people scrolling on their phones while using a laptop and sipping coffee. I just remembered one of Renuka Gavrani's quote. "Life moves pretty fast and everyone is trying to run faster so that they aren't left behind" I’m puzzled; why such a rush? Even when exhausted, they keep going. Even their prayers are rushed. Their minds wander thinking about the next task, their endless to-do lists. It’s as if they’re just marking attendance with God before returning to work. A busy, hasty life might look glamorous in movies, but in reality, it makes people sick not just physically but also mentally. What if we’re too drained to enjoy anything? What’s the point then? Focus on one thing at a time. Let go of thoughts about the next task. Silence the stream of consciousness. As I said earlier, being slow isn’t laziness—it’s necessary. Try this just once: Wake up an hour early, leave your phone behind, and live that hour for yourself. By the end of the year, that one hour daily will add up to 365 hours. In our busy, hurried lives, we forget to live in the moment. Why are we turning into machines? We were meant to be human. Leave the haste to the robots.It suits them better.