Life in a slow lane

Reflection, Perception and Reality of an imperfect world.

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  • Temporal Integration: building a perspective for present and future 

    October 14th 2025: Kovalam India  I’ve been in India for over a month now, and time feels both like a tiny dark spot and a long tunnel stretching ahead. Walking along Kovalam beach after enjoying afternoon tea and snacks at Taj Green Cove Resort, I find myself reflecting on the past month’s events and how […]

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  • Beyond Slow with Flowers and Bees

    I recently visited Mount Rainier National Park during its summer blooming season. The valley was filled with flowers, colors, and the buzzing of bees. It was an early morning, and the breeze of fresh air and subtle fragrance touched my senses. Although I wasn’t deliberately trying to be aware of nature’s beauty and serendipity, I […]

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  • The Beauty of Slowness: From Movement to Stillness

    In a world that worships speed—fast food, fast tech, fast decisions—the Slow Movement may have arrived. It invites us to pause, to breathe, to reconsider the velocity of our lives. Not just in how we work or eat, but in how we move. How we exist. How we think or not think. 🧘‍♂️ The Limit […]

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  • The Slow Lane Story – 2

    T+1 October 1st 2024 Malaga, Spain In the Void, a New Self Emerges I’m tired and sleepy. The struggle between self and thoughts continues. I find myself in a void, a void for creation. Something old is dying, something new will sprout. And in between, the void will persist. This void is beautiful; there is […]

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  • The Slow Lane Story – 1

    The writer reflects on his last day while vacationing in Istanbul. He grapples with freedom and loss, reminiscing about his past while seeking to rediscover himself. Amidst racing thoughts and emotions, he questions his identity and awaits a deeper understanding of his true self.

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  • Life in a slow lane

    T-3 Days: Friday September 27th 2024 Standing in the big hall, I slow myself, allowing every moment to unfold as I take in the pictures, things,  and the empty space around me. For the first time, I appreciate the chasm between inside and outside. Today, I am an insider; tomorrow, I will be an outsider. […]

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  • The Philosophy of reflection

    The philosophy of reflection and being slow and deliberate emphasizes the importance of taking time to thoughtfully consider our actions, decisions, and experiences. In a fast-paced world, this approach encourages mindfulness and intentionality, allowing us to gain deeper insights and make more informed choices. By slowing down, we can better understand our motivations, values, and […]

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“Life in a Slow Lane” is an invitation to step off the treadmill so many of us blindly run on. Inspired by Zen philosophy, this blog is dedicated to the art of conscious living and creating. Here, we explore how slowing down isn’t a retreat from productivity but a powerful path to deeper inspiration, clearer thought, and more sustainable well-being.

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