Jao Tsung-I Academy | A Cup of Coffee Series：Slow Living x The Art of Stillness: Finding Your Moment of Stillness in the Fast-Paced City

Description

"In this era filled with flux and clamor, 'stillness' is not stagnation, but a form of rebellion, an act of reclaiming sovereignty over our lives."

Do you ever feel like life has been put on fast-forward?

We often take pride in being busy, seeing a packed schedule as an accomplishment, only to feel anxious and empty when we finally pause.

If 'fast' is the default mode of modern society, is 'slow' then a sin?

In this book talk, we will delve into two classics - In Praise of Slow and The Art of Stillness - for a deep reflection on time and the mind.

Instead of offering superficial self-help advice, we will approach these books from sociological and philosophical perspectives, debunking the myth of 'speed worship' and learning to rebuild inner order amidst chaos.

Part 1: In-Depth Book Talk

Led by a narrator, we will systematically deconstruct the core insights of the two books:

* In Praise of Slow: Understanding social collective anxiety: Why do we always feel like we don't have enough time? How does Carl Honoré use the Slow Food and Slow City movements to argue that slowing down can actually increase efficiency and creativity?

* The Art of Stillness: Rediscovering inner awareness: Pico Iyer once said, "There is nowhere else I'd rather be than here and now." In the age of information explosion, we will discuss why 'stillness' is the only path to creativity and sanity, and how to practice the art of 'doing nothing.'

Part 2: Dialogue and Resonance

This is not a one-way lecture but a safe space for everyone to share and connect.

* Reflection Question: If you could pause any moment in your life, which one would it be and why?

* Experience Exchange: In a high-pressure environment like Hong Kong, how can we create space for 'slowness' in our lives?

Let's spend this half-hour exchanging stories and turning solitary anxiety into collective resonance.

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