You don’t have to move to the countryside, bake sourdough, or live in perfect stillness to embrace a slower, more intentional life—you can start right where you are, in the life you already have.
This post resonates so strongly with me! My desire to live with more intention has been brewing over the last couple of seasons. And it has taken some time to figure out what exactly that looks like for my family. I have seen all the picturesque depictions of the slow life on social media that you speak of and honestly, it leaves me feeling inadequate and grieved because most of those lifestyles are not accessible or attainable for my family. Thank you for the reminder that intentional living is about the how, not to the aesthetic. Your post is a breath of fresh air in a social media sea of unrealistic expectations ❤️
Thanks so much for this, Ashley. I totally get what you’re saying—I’ve felt that same heaviness when the version of slow living online feels so out of reach. It’s easy to forget that it’s not about the perfect-looking life, but about being present and living in a way that actually works for you. I’m so glad the post resonated. You’re definitely not alone in this! 💝
This post resonates so strongly with me! My desire to live with more intention has been brewing over the last couple of seasons. And it has taken some time to figure out what exactly that looks like for my family. I have seen all the picturesque depictions of the slow life on social media that you speak of and honestly, it leaves me feeling inadequate and grieved because most of those lifestyles are not accessible or attainable for my family. Thank you for the reminder that intentional living is about the how, not to the aesthetic. Your post is a breath of fresh air in a social media sea of unrealistic expectations ❤️
Thanks so much for this, Ashley. I totally get what you’re saying—I’ve felt that same heaviness when the version of slow living online feels so out of reach. It’s easy to forget that it’s not about the perfect-looking life, but about being present and living in a way that actually works for you. I’m so glad the post resonated. You’re definitely not alone in this! 💝