Finding stillness: my Journey into silence and self-discovery In 2022, I finally did it—I went to a silent retreat. For years, I’d been drawn to the idea of stepping away from the noise, from the distractions of daily life, and simply being. Back in 2020, I had even mustered up the courage to sign up for a Vipassana retreat—a 10-day…
It was a rainy afternoon when I stood at the train station, exhausted from yet another hectic week of work and study, only to find out that my train was canceled. Panic!!! You might think, “Just look for another option on the train app,” but instead, I just stood there at the station looking at the sign and crying. Completely…
One thing we can all agree on is that we live in an incredibly fast-paced world. Whether you participate in everything or not, it’s happening around you. Forty to sixty-hour work weeks, skipping lunch, constant social media, rushing from one appointment to the next, balancing family life with meeting work deadlines. Despite this being our reality, or the reality around…
Well, tribe, from personal experience we know the struggles of slow living and we’ve heard many stories from our community, so we’re well aware of your personal battles with slow living. It’s no secret that, despite all its benefits, this lifestyle can throw a few curveballs our way. Now, let’s dive into three compelling reasons why Slow Living isn’t always…
Discover the benefits of hobbies and unwind in your slow living journey with these inspiring ideas Do you have hobbies? Activities you enjoy without the pressure of making money or meeting others’ expectations? For most of us, a significant part of our day revolves around work, and even if we love our jobs, there are still expectations and the need…
In the philosophy of slow living there is the risk of misunderstanding some reflections: leading a slow life, in fact, could be mistaken for a life devoid of responsibility. When you decide to “slow down”, in fact, there is the risk of procrastinating both the start of the activity and the achievement of the result, under the banner of a…
Camilla is the owner of Slow Beauty DK and is half Sherpa and half Danish and lives on the countryside in Denmark. She is a sensitive human with a big heart trying to live her best life on earth. At the moment she making a kitchen garden and building a new home with her husband and his family. Beside Camilla…
Self-care refers to deliberate actions and practices that individuals engage in to promote their overall well-being, maintain good physical and mental health, and enhance their quality of life. It involves taking time to attend to one’s own needs, prioritize personal well-being, and nurture oneself on multiple levels. Self-care encompasses a broad range of activities that can vary from person to…
The 5 holistic remedies you need to try If you’ve been running behind a bus, lost patience due to your internet connection or struggled to catch deadlines for work and social life, then you know what stress is. The truth is that being stressed (little or a lot) happens to everyone, every day. The good news is that studies show…