Love these quotes. I had also heard “Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards” before as well, but not the other ones. This one resonated the most with me:
“Of all ridiculous things the most ridiculous seems to me, to be busy.”
How exhausting to be busy all the time! And in our society (and in the US where I live) being busy is The Thing to Be. Rest is radical. I actually feel guilty for taking days for myself to veg a little, to relax (although I am working on this for 2023 and just trying to enjoy life more!).
Thank you for your comments :-). I totally agree - going slow is much more radical than going fast in today's society. Kierkegaard would also agree and I am sure he would tell you never to feel guilty for taking days for yourself. On the contrary, it is important to find space for reflection, rest, and calmness in a not-so-calm world.
Love these quotes. I had also heard “Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards” before as well, but not the other ones. This one resonated the most with me:
“Of all ridiculous things the most ridiculous seems to me, to be busy.”
How exhausting to be busy all the time! And in our society (and in the US where I live) being busy is The Thing to Be. Rest is radical. I actually feel guilty for taking days for myself to veg a little, to relax (although I am working on this for 2023 and just trying to enjoy life more!).
Thank you for your comments :-). I totally agree - going slow is much more radical than going fast in today's society. Kierkegaard would also agree and I am sure he would tell you never to feel guilty for taking days for yourself. On the contrary, it is important to find space for reflection, rest, and calmness in a not-so-calm world.
Best regards,
Ole from Denmark.