Getting To Know Slow Living: A Calm Lifestyle In A Fast-Paced World

Thursday, 03 July 2025

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Author: Ghifari Uzair
(Sumber: RRI.co.id)

In the fast-paced modern world, many people are starting to feel tired, stressed, and lose the meaning of life. This is where the concept of slow living comes in as an alternative that balances the rhythm of life, inviting us to live more slowly, consciously, and connected to ourselves and our surroundings. 

Slow living does not mean being lazy or slow, but choosing to live more consciously. This means that we give space to enjoy the process, not just the end result. For example, brewing coffee manually in the morning, walking without rushing, or enjoying a conversation without being busy looking at our phones. 

This lifestyle also teaches us to focus more on quality than quantity. In terms of consumption, slow living encourages us to buy items that are really needed and durable. This also has a good impact on the environment, because it helps reduce waste and excessive consumption. 

In the midst of work pressure, academic assignments, and social expectations, slow living is a form of resistance to the "fast-paced" culture that often makes us exhausted. By resetting priorities and slowing down, we can find a balance between productivity and inner peace. 

(Ghifari Uzair)

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