Life in a slow lane

Reflection, Perception and Reality of an imperfect world.

Category: Reflection

  • 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…


  • 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 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,…


  • 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…


  • 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…


  • 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…


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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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