4: Why Slowing Down Life Matters

February 13, 2018

In Episode 4 of The IMbetween Podcast, Daniel and Christina Im examine the benefits that can come from slowing down your life and creating space in your family’s busy schedule.

In This Episode, You Will Hear About:

Why our culture celebrates being busy
The importance of taking time to slow down and to breathe
Suggestions of how to make space in your calendar and learn how to be “unbusy”
Celebrating a weekly sabbath
Why we should make room for nothing and allow our children to be bored

Resources Mentioned During the Episode:

A Contemplative Pastor by Eugene Peterson – Daniel mentions this book when talking about being “unbusy”
Usborne’s Coding for Beginners using Scratch – this is the book that Daniel is using to teach the kids how to code
Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children by Angela J. Hanscom – the book that Christina mentions regarding the importance of making time to play outdoors
Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too by Mona Brookes – the book Christina is using to teach (and learn) art

Quotables:

“Every no is a yes to something better.”
“It’s okay to be happy with a calm life.”
“Our self worth doesn’t come from what we own, or what we have, or what we’ve done.”
“We’ve had to learn to say no…even to good things.”
“I am unbusy.”
“It’s Sunday..enjoy!!”