Why Should We Slow Down? The Lost Art of Patience
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Finally, while we view the speed of obtaining and transmitting information or goods as a necessity, slowing this down can aid in comprehension and appreciation of the message. Today, there are parts of our life that emphasize the benefits of being slow, ranging from a “slow food movement” to “slow parenting” to “slow jogging” to the mindful slowing associated with a meditation. We also sometimes enjoy having to be patient, and delayed gratification, in which we need to wait in order to enjoy a reward in the future, whether we are anticipating Christmas presents or a recent on-line purchase that will be delivered in the mail. Our behaviors also benefit from slowing down, and can make us healthier (see Carl Honoré’s book The Slow Fix). There are benefits to eating more slowly, as this can lead to less food consumption.
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