6 things people do around the world to slow down
Is living too fast turning your life into a blur? Catch your breath by trying out these calming traditions from other countries and cultures, says writer Carl Honoré.
Continue readingCarl Honoré's life is shaped by his curiosity, his love of language, and his desire to make the world better. After graduating university, he worked with children living on the street in Brazil, and then spent a decade as a journalist covering South America and Europe before switching to writing books. His first three (In Praise of Slowness, Under Pressure and The Slow Fix) took on our modern cult of speed. His newest, Bolder, takes on the cult of youth.
Along the way, Honoré has given hundreds of talks, made radio and TV shows and become the voice of the "Slow Movement," which has inspired readers around the world to downshift into a more relaxed, contemplative and richly savored lifestyle. His books have been translated into over 35 languages.
Is living too fast turning your life into a blur? Catch your breath by trying out these calming traditions from other countries and cultures, says writer Carl Honoré.
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