By Kimine Mayuzumi It has been (a little over) two years since Riyad and I launched our website, Being Lazy and Slowing Down. While it may not mean much to many, two years of blogging means a lot to me in my reflection. Let us celebrate our blogging journey. Most of all, our blog has been a source of connection because it allowed us to be in touch with people whom we may not have the…
By Kimine Mayuzumi In Part I of “inspiring quotes about slowing down,” I introduced some quotes on what prevents us from slowing down. Today, I am excited to share Part II, regarding what are important ingredients for slowing down. Words can be powerful when you digest them not only with your mind but also with your heart. These quotes are gentle reminders for you to pay attention to and be mindful of what you do.…
By Kimine Mayuzumi I have compiled some quotes on being lazy and slowing down; more specifically, they are somewhat related to the sub-themes of our website: Be mindful, trust the process and let go of outcomes. I have divided them into two parts: what prevents us from slowing down and what are important ingredients for slowing down. In this blog post, I share the first part followed by the latter in our near-future blog post.…
By Kimine Mayuzumi “We often become so busy that we forget what we are doing or even who we are” (Thich Nhat Hanh) As a parent, I sometimes feel like I am engaged in morning battles. Oversleeping for even 10 minutes makes it harder for me to manage the morning breakfast table rushhour. And worst of all, I can become cranky, take my agitation out on the kids and start raising my voice because of…
