the things that you can see when you slow down

If you want to lose weight, then start by drinking water instead of soda. A small adjustment can have a big affect on your life.įor example, if you want to be healthier then start by going to bed half an hour earlier.

Spend this precious moment wisely. “ Life “ Everything in this universe is evanescent.īecause it is evanescent it is also precious. The road to happiness lies not just in finding a good job, but also in learning to enjoy what you are asked to do. “ On Presence View it as a source of enjoyment and growth. To keep doing your work for a long time, do not treat it just as work. Those who work nonstop, driven only by stress, work without joy. “ Those who work in a playful, relaxed manner tend to work efficiently and creatively. I’d like to finish this with a few of my favourite words from the author himself. So portable and easy to dip into for a lift in your day or some perspective.Ĭentral to Haemin Sumin’s approach to life is the need to take notice, appreciate what we have and approach each day with compassion for ourselves and others. This is a perfect book for your bag or the car or coffee table. You may wish to keep a pen handy to note your own thoughts and feelings and a highlighter to record those words that resonate with you most! My recommendation is to read a few pages at a time and spend some time dwelling and absorbing the words you have read rather than reading it as a novel. Each chapter is introduced with the authors experience and perspective and followed by a collection of thoughts, observations and everyday advice. It has eight short chapters with topics including rest, relationships, life, and spirituality. The book is focused on ways to embrace and appreciate everyday moments. Written with a touch of humour, a lot of insight and invoking feelings similar to those when engaging with a wise older relative….it is as thought-provoking as it is practical! Despite his enlightened approach, he is also very much in touch with modern society (he has over a million followers on twitter) but chooses his own path.

He now lives in Seoul, though travels widely and his book has sold more than 3 million copies.

He went to the States (UC Berkley, Harvard and Princetown) to study film but then went back to Korea for monastic training before returning to the US to teach Buddhism. Haemin Sunim is one of the most influential Zen Buddhist teachers and writers in South Korea. These are accompanied by beautiful illustrations by Youngcheol Lee, which provide excellent pauses for thought in themselves. The things you can only see when you slow down is about the importance of slowing down in our increasingly fast-paced existence.Īn easy read and a great book to pick up and put down frequently, it is filled with bite sized chunks of wisdom and poignant insights.

The things that you can see when you slow down