Life can be Brutal T
here is noise everywhere. From the moment we wake up to a blaring alarm to the time that we fall asleep with the television still blaring. And then there is everything in between, from instant messages and urgent emails to work, family commitments and all those things that you just can't say no to. We are bombarded from all angles, every minute of the day and night. There are many reasons that people choose to live a quieter life. Some will do so in order to improve their lifestyle, they come to realise that the noise is separating them from the people and things that they love.
A growing number will be left no choice because of physical or mental health issues. Whatever the reason, more and more people are making the decision to live more and more quietly. They are living quietly to whatever degree suits them. They are not only changing themselves and the way they live, they are also causing a ripple effect on the people and environments around them. It is a quiet revolution. It is the antidote to the last 30 years of being told that we should do it all, have it all and be it all. WE CAN'T. WE SHOULDN'T.
THE FOUR CORNERSTONES OF LIVING QUIETLY 1 Consciously choosing how to spend your energy and resources 2 Being gentle to yourself and in your environment 3 Creating a supportive space for yourself, both mentally and physically 4 Learning to say NO
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