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bythegaslight · 3 years

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February 27, 2021.

Book read: The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down

Chapter: “Why am I so busy?”

I started this book on a lazy Saturday, sitting by the plants in the backyard, bathing in the winter sun. This book had been in my reading list for quite a while. It was recommended by an artist that I admire and as soon as I dived into the first chapter, I realized why. The gentle words wrapped around me and made me feel the warmth of the sun shining on me. It made me ponder over questions that often come to my mind but I can’t quite get myself to answer them, whether out of fear or out of confusion.

When talking about how people only see what’s on the surface, the writer said, “I wish you could see my true nature.” And I remember writing down in my notes, “what is my true nature” and I haven’t been able to get the answer yet. I think that is because we mold ourselves in the way that people want us to be seen. You act in another way towards some of your friends and in another way with the other. Sometimes, you start to lose sense of who you truly are. Which is why, I think, it is important to be in your own company.

“There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart. So you'd better learn the sound of it. Otherwise you'll never understand what it's saying.” - Sarah Dessen.

We often find ourselves cancelling plans and giving general excuses saying we’re busy. We tend to blame it on growing responsibilities and adulthood but are we always busy against our will? Or are our lives becoming uneventful and slightly forced and not being busy would mean dwelling on thoughts instead of pushing them away into an untouched corner of your mind? For me, I think it is always a choice.

I received some general advices from the chapter that have helped me get through quite a lot of frantic days ever since I read them. Some of them are:

“Memories are in essence, thoughts.” Which is comforting. The writer says to be in the present when the past starts to hurt.

“Do I have to live my whole life like this?” After a day at work. Wake up a little earlier the next morning. Sit in silence and breathe. Think about all the ways in which what you do helps others, in any small or seemingly insignificant ways.

If you’re confused and conflicted about simple things in life like too many things to watch. sleep. Wake up tomorrow and the choices will seem lighter.

If you want to sleep more peacefully, think about the people you’re grateful for before you go to sleep. Think about the times you helped others.

Praying for your friends and family will make you feel better.

When we are comfortable with ourselves and accept ourselves, others will find us approachable.

Don’t rush into feeling back to normal, give grief sometimes. Gratefulness and positivity comes after grief.

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mermaiddreamythoughts · 3 years

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Favorite book of all times 💕📖

#thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #haemin sunim #amazing book

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antaradimensi · 4 years

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This book just pop out in my Instagram's explore months ago, one of the influencer mentioned this book. Later me and my friend discuss about this book. Then I saw my friend bought this book I also saved my money cause this book all in english and it is more expensive than any other books I bought.

This book really worth every penny! cause all the words here will calming you and you'll be easier to drown in every words, it'll calming your soul.

This book really teach us about noticing every small things we rarely recognize but close to us everytime and we should be grateful.

Once you read it, it may be hard to stop (if you had a time). The size of this book is small, you can bring and read it anywhere but for me this book weight a little heavy (contains 200+ pages)

Also in this book contains some great artwork from by Youngcheol Lee. I'm really happy once it arrived.

***will update if I'm done reading***

#haeminsunim #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #howtobecalm #books #selflove #mentalhealth

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yslovebooksz · 3 years

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"When you speak ill of others, it hurts you more than anyone – because your negativity is loudest within you." — The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, Haemin Sunim . . . . . 11/50 #iizysareads #yslovebooks #bookish #bookhaul #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #bookphotography #booklife #booklovers #bibliophile #sapiophile #booklover #bookish #bookishlife #bookaholic #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdownhaeminsunim #haenimsunim #haenimsunimbook #inspirationalbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CK5Oz8qHeeB/?igshid=abkxkgj2mob5

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welldonemusthofa · 3 years

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Apakah memang dunia terlalu sibuk? 🍃 #kutipanbuku #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #haeminsunim https://www.instagram.com/p/CG8j0-SgqiB/?igshid=4dypym5nc9k

#kutipanbuku #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #haeminsunim

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jovialvegetarianfreak-blog · 5 years

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He is both sterilized and obsessive! #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown (at Lane County, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B03hBP4gmzd/?igshid=jlkpk5p8p0gw

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saramuthiah-blog · 5 years

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One more title ticked. Simple but yet forgotten tips. #sarakinnetic #goodmorningworld #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #haeminsunim https://www.instagram.com/saramuthiah/p/BvsOHfLHgS5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1karmc39nr8v5

#sarakinnetic #goodmorningworld #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #haeminsunim

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iamkindblog · 6 years

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Just finished listening to another great book! I would like a physical copy of this one to highlight and be able to better share quotes ❤️Good stuff. #howmanybooksinayear #familyedition #elijahsfamily #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #booksaremagic (at Natchitoches, Louisiana)

#booksaremagic #elijahsfamily #familyedition #howmanybooksinayear #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown

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jgstephen · 6 years

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Thank you 2017...taking note for 2018 to be present in fulfilling my goals. Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2018 filled with kindness and love ❤🎉 #newyear #newyearsday #2018 #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #health #love #family #friends #globalcitizens (at Huddersfield)

#2018 #globalcitizens #newyearsday #newyear #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #family #health #love #friends

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reayunni-blog · 6 years

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#thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #haeminsunim #book #bookstagram

#book #haeminsunim #bookstagram #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown

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hannah24310 · 7 years

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I purchased a few books the other week. One of them is this one by @haemin_sunim and I am loving it so far. Taking it all in page by page "humans are like mirrors. We reflect each other" 🙌🏼💛 • --------------------------------------------------------------- • #selflove #haeminsunim #thethingsyoucanseeonlywhenyouslowdown #inspirational #gifts #linkinbio #blogger #bloggers #blogging #picoftheday #photoftheday #photograpghy #pictureoftheday #bbloggers #ukbloggers #instablogger #fbloggers #lbloggers #instagood #instagram #instacollage #instadaily #instamood #bestoftheday #amazing #love #beautyblogger

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