Simplicity
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DEFINITION
Slowing is one way to overcome inner hurriedness and addiction to busyness. Through slowing, the sacrament of the present moment is tasted to the full.
SCRIPTURE
“Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, ‘Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.’ ” (Mark 6:31)
“Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
“Teach us to number our days aright,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12)
PRACTICE INCLUDES
deliberate slowdown techniques that provide relief from frantic activity:
GOD-GIVEN FRUIT