Autumn 2024
As an extension of her work as Executive Director, Acacia Moore is setting the intention to keep a finger on the pulse of Waldorf, early childhood, childcare, etc. by establishing a rhythm of reading current articles on such things.
Here she shares her reflections.
ExchangeEveryDay shares about Finding a Comfortable Pace
Acacia’s Reflection:
Is it surprising that “it takes a lot of slow to grow”?
Consider.
If I am one of these rushing adults, do I have the space inside to intentionally grapple with something new? Or something old that is inconveniently pushing at me again?
I am certain it takes some level of struggle to grow. And struggle takes time.
It requires imagination- an inner working of the “problem” and potential change- to step in.
Slowness allows time and space for the inner quiet that is the playground of imagination.
Inner quiet begets balance, balance that is needed in that rushing life.
Ironically, a rushing life ends up being the most (spiritually) sedentary. Static, immobilizing.
Did you know that “sedentary” shares etymological roots with “dissident” and “insidious”?
As the article says, in taking time to pause- to slow down- renewal is found. “In giving ourselves space for reflection, we give something back to life as well.” We find time to connect and appreciate. To share who we are, not what we accomplish. To live in harmony rather than dissidence.
Slowness is fundamental to a wholesome early childhood. It is integral to a living, breathing rhythm of the home. Take cue. Where can you find balance?
