flâneur

on slowness, taste, and living well - by Isabel - Mind Mine

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slowness as a manifestation of presence

Whenever I sit down at a new place, I take a few moments to observe what is going on around me—sounds, sights, smells, people. A vibe check, so to speak. This practice helps me distill my taste, because when I am present enough to listen to my body, it tells me what I like and what I don’t like. Developing taste is a matter of developing presence, because taste is a collection of things that bring you joy. The inputs that light you up—that make you feel something. But you can only tap into those feelings when you’re paying attention—when you’re in the moment, tuning in. This practice also…

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