SOMETHING OLD BECOMES SOMETHING NEW
We all know that ASAP normally stands for As Soon As Possible - but a
little while ago I came across a new set of descriptors for the abreviation
that I felt fitted my age and stage so much better. I no longer have to be
running around getting everything done right now and right away, my life
flows more calmly and these new ideas fit me so much better....
THE ORIGINAL QUOTE
I saw this quote originally on
Tiny Buddah
(one of my favourite Facebook pages) and I felt like I needed to share it
here and extrapolate a little further on it with links to some of my
previous posts that resonate with this direction of living.
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| via Tiny Buddah |
MY TAKE ON ASAP
1. As Slow As Possible
Slow living has become my go-to for retirement. I love that I don't set an
alarm to wake up to every morning, I love that life is at my pace and
there's no more rushing to fit everything in. I really enjoy this
stress-free pace of life and it's a perfect fit for me now days.
2. As Soft As Possible
I discovered the term "Soft Girl Living" several months ago and it goes so
well with the idea of living gently and not pushing too hard and too fast.
Taking life as it comes and not trying to control every minute of it.
3. As Sustainable As Possible
I've always been a minimalist - it just suits my personality and style. I
don't enjoy clutter and I don't feel the need to be constantly updating or
buying every new product that pops up in my social media. I've even become a
fan of thrift stores - they've come a long way over the last decade or
so.
4. As Sincerely As Possible
Sincerity, and integrity, and authenticity are key factors in all my
relationships these days. I don't fake things, I don't put up with fake
smiles, hidden agendas, or pretending (lying) about things. Give me open,
honest, sincere conversations any day.
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| via Tiny Buddah |
6. As Steady As Possible
Last year I chose "Equanimity" as my Word of the Year - it was all about
being calm, centered, stable and steadfast - not being buffeted around by
the noise and mess of the world around me.
Equanimity is a state of psychological stability and composure which is undisturbed by the experience of, or exposure to, emotions, pain, or other phenomena that may cause others to lose their balance.
7. Allow Space And Pause
And finally... practicing the pause. It's so important to incorporate
space and rest into our lives. If we rush through our days and are in
constant motion we over-stress our mind, soul, and body. Pausing to
breathe, to recalibrate, and to find an inner sense of peace is essential
in our busy world.
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| via: Nikki Banas |
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Are you still in the As Soon As Possible mindset? Or have you moved over
into a slower, steadier, more spacious way of life? I think we all do life
at our own pace, and finding our right speed is the key to living
well.
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Very clever Leanne, the alternative meanings of ASAP are very well done. Your explanations as to how they fit your lifestyle are spot on. Thanks for the new way of seeing ASAP.
ReplyDeleteHi Deb - I really liked that it was about living well, rather than living life in a rush. I just appreciate the fact that there's more to life than being so busy all the time.
DeleteA gentle post on what matters most. Thanks for sharing... Denyse x
ReplyDelete"Gentle" is a good way to sum it up Denyse - and it ties in so well with delighting in life, rather than getting through it as fast as possible. x
DeleteLeanne, I love the alternative meanings of ASAP. So soothing and comforting. I love how you describe and apply each one to your way of living. I especially love As Sincere As Possible... a very important one to me. I still have to work with Equanimity. Not easy. Thank you for sharing.🧡
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne - I loved the "feel" of all the alternatives - they just spoke of depth, and centeredness, and a desire to live with wellness rather than with hurrying. Sincerity is a big one for me too. x
DeleteI had seen that quote on Tiny Buddha (I also like that site) and thought it was brilliant. I love how you chatted about each element. I particularly like your articulation of as sincerely as possible. While I'm certainly not a minimalist, I realized I was living a slower lifestyle pre-hurricane, filling it with things I enjoyed. These days are more hectic, with mental space for sure and even sometimes physical hectic-ness. Trying to fit in the things I love around dealing with the house recovery... something is going to have to give soon! where can I find the pause?!
ReplyDeleteHi Pat - I think there are times when life drives us (rather than us being in the drivers seat) and we have to accept that sometimes the pause button is very hard to find. I really hope you get some traction on the house replacement soon so that all your efforts start to reap some results. Tiny Buddah often reminds me that life can be lived at a gentler, more intentional pace - and when we're in the midst of chaos it brings us back to a calm place. x
DeleteHi Leanne. This post gave me a lot to think about in terms of how I would describe myself, and Tim and I, as a couple. As you know, we've spent a lot of years, traveling the world. In recent years, we thought we wanted to have a base to travel from. For the first time, in a long time, we had a place to call home, and a base to travel from. What we realized, is that the place we chose, just didn't have enough to stimulate us, on a day to day basis. We wanted more. After settling in to Tunja, we still want more. We're looking for a place to settle, where there is more to do, to stimulte our senses, but a place where we can still travel from. I'm one that needs routine, for awhile, but after a few months, I need a change in scenery. I guess I still have that travel bug. Right now, we're just taking a pause to decide where we ultimately want to live. We have some time before we have to renew our Colombian visas. I can certainly understand where you are coming from. We have a lot in common, yet, we're all so different, in a lot of ways. I've enjoyed reading about your perspective on the matter. Enjoy your week. ♥️
ReplyDeleteHi Christina - you guys always fascinate me with your travelling and where you put down roots (even shallow ones). We're holidaying in a coastal town/city atm and have visited several lovely smaller towns - they are pretty to visit but I feel like living there would give me a feeling of....."what would we do with ourselves once the novelty wore off". It's been a good break and change of scenery, but I'll be happy to head home again in a few days.
DeleteI'd suggest Australia or New Zealand for you to live, but they're SO far away from everywhere else when it comes to travel. It's very daunting facing 17+hrs in cattle class plane seats - and that's why I've been less tempted to go anywhere overseas (and all the sick people sharing the recycled air!) Good luck with your future plans - I'll be avidly following along.... xx
Hi, Leanne - I agree that it is so important to find the right pace and the right fit for each of us. None of us are 'one size fits all.' Thank you for this important reminder.
ReplyDeleteHi Donna - I love that something can be interpreted into a better fit. Having a one-size-fits-all approach to wellness just doesn't work for me anymore. I want a more holistic and gentle approach to life these days.
DeleteBeautifully said, Leanne. I love the slower, steadier pace of retirement so much. I am also a big fan of the Tiny Buddha Facebook posts.
ReplyDeleteHi Christie - I loved the intentionality of the quote, and how you can use prompts to curate a life that is more authentic to this second half of life. I'm just loving this retired lifestyle so much!
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