We live in a world that moves fast. Notifications buzz, calendars fill, and somehow the quiet moments — the ones that really matter — slip through our fingers. Yet there’s a quiet movement growing in the cracks of our busyness: a call back to slow living.
Slow living isn’t about laziness or doing less just for the sake of it. It’s about doing what truly matters — with intention, peace, and gratitude.
What Slow Living Really Means
Slow living is the art of being present in your life rather than racing through it. It’s choosing to savor your morning coffee instead of gulping it down between emails. It’s hanging the laundry on the line because you love the way the sun warms the cotton. It’s kneading bread by hand, journaling during your devotional, or sitting quietly on the porch at sunset — simply breathing in the stillness.
At its heart, slow living says: You don’t have to keep up with the world to live a full life.
Why We Need Slow Living More Than Ever
We’re told that success means speed — more, faster, now. But that constant chase leaves our hearts weary and our minds scattered.
Slow living invites us to step off the treadmill and ask:
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What am I rushing toward?
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What am I missing along the way?
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What truly fills my cup — not drains it?
When we slow down, we create space for God’s whispers, for meaningful connection, and for noticing the small, holy details woven into ordinary days.
How to Practice Slow Living Daily
Here are a few gentle ways to bring slowness and peace back into your everyday life — no matter how busy it feels:
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Create Morning Margins
Begin the day with quiet — prayer, a walk, or even five deep breaths before reaching for your phone. Guard this sacred space. -
Simplify Your Surroundings
Clutter creates noise. Keep what you love, release what weighs you down. A tidy, peaceful home nurtures a peaceful mind. -
Cook from Scratch
Whether it’s Sunday cinnamon rolls or a simple family dinner, cooking slowly reminds us that nourishment takes time — and love. -
Connect Without Multitasking
When you’re with your loved ones, be there fully. Listen deeply. Linger in conversation. -
Observe the Sabbath
Rest isn’t a reward — it’s a rhythm. Set aside one day for stillness, reflection, and joy. -
Be Gentle with Time
You don’t have to fill every hour. The empty spaces are often where peace and inspiration dwell.
Faith and Slow Living
In Psalm 46:10, God whispers, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Stillness isn’t weakness — it’s worship. When we slow down, we make room for the Spirit to renew us, for gratitude to take root, and for our hearts to align with His timing.
Slow living reminds us that God isn’t in the rush — He’s in the rhythm.
Closing Thoughts
If you’re weary from the hurry, let this be your invitation to breathe again. Step outside barefoot, watch the sunrise, pray without hurry.
Life isn’t meant to be measured in checklists or likes — but in moments of grace, connection, and love.
Slow down. Savor. Live fully — even quietly. Because the world may move fast, but your soul was made for peace.
Try one act of slow living today — whether it’s brewing coffee in silence, taking a walk without your phone, or journaling a prayer. Then share your experience with me by tagging @WithLoveLeslie on Instagram.
Let’s build a community that chooses peace over pressure, presence over perfection, and grace over grind!
