Take it Easy, I say. Are you taking heed to those words you just read? How often do we listen when someone says this or listen subconsciously as we are tell ourselves to TAKE IT EASY? Slowing down is a natural partner to intentionally living. Some people associate intentional living to “slow living”, however, I beg to differ.  There are so many videos on “slow living”. Slow Living is a trendy word and it is demonstrated in trendy videos too. I don’t recommend going straight to a video to find the answer to slowing down. Most times, the creators that are videoing their life are just setting aside a time to look as if they a taking it easy all the time. I called them influencers and not creators/educators. I do want to say not all are doing this, but most are creating content to capture your attention and then they in turn make money off of your watch hours. You have to be careful when viewing those types of videos because they can take you down the rabbit hole and make you feel like you are way behind.

Slowing down and living with intention starts by giving yourself permission to no do everything. Instead of saying yes to every event or obligation, ask yourself what you really want to do. Do you want rest, adventure, or connection to name a few. Once you identify your true desires, make choices that will reflect your desire. 

Joy doesn’t require a packed itinerary. Sometimes it’s found in simple pleasures like barefoot mornings on the dewy grass, hearing the frogs croak at night by the pond, or taking walks without putting on headphones just to hear how the world sounds around you. Basically slowing down allows you to embrace and fully feel that moment of absolute Joy.