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Time To Be Slow - John O'Donohue - by thepoetrylantern

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In praise of slowness

June is upon us. It seems like time is riding on a supersonic jet. The world appears to be busier than before. The natural world, too, is buzzing with life. The canopy of trees is bustling with leaves and flowers. It's a joy to walk around the woods during this season. The bees, insects, snails, and geese shower the woods with their presence. The school nearby my neighbourhood park echoes with the voices of kids. There are moments which feel like a deja-vu. The busyness, the demands of productivity, the need to be on the top of the inbox, the incessant stream of platitudes streaming through…

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