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Carl Honore praises slowness

Brilliant talk. I realise that I really love the concept of slowness. I really hate the fast pace of life, where everything is zipping over one another. We lose the meaning of life in the process. Why are we doing all these for? Why not take a step back and appreciate life better? Are you better off with 1 million in the bank but never having the chance to use that AND having to complain for half your life on how your work sucks; or would you rather have fifty thousand in your bank, but enjoying and savouring every moment of your life?

I love sipping a coffee and watching people go by. I enclose myself in this world that is slow, watching people and wondering what they are doing. (Actually, the coffee doesnt matter. Any would do. Its just to keep me occupied so that I don't look like an idiot.)

I hate driving (freaking hate) as everything is moving so fast. People on the road are so impatient and that totally turns me off.

I do not mind driving at night or on highways overseas. The road is long and empty and I seem to be moving really slowly (relatively). I am back in my slow world, while moving really fast. Perceptions.

I love get-away holidays. Everything is slow. We are just relaxing.

I dislike cramp tour holidays. Everything is too fast! I want to get away from my fast pace work, and I have to rush during my holidays again? Ne-ja.

I love reading a book, when I have hell-lotsa time. Its an enjoyment to be immersing myself in a book.

I hate reading a book and using that as a filler for e.g. 10 minutes. I do not get to relax and get into the mood of reading.

慢活主义。慢下脚步，享受人生。