Productivity, Slowness, and the Balance of Self-Compassion Lately, I’ve been feeling a little slower than usual. There are many reasons for that. Summer has its own gentle rhythm—the warmth in the air, quieter streets, fewer sessions and workshops as people head off on holiday. On top of all that, I’ve also been dealing with some health challenges. Together, they have naturally led me into a slower pace of life. From the outside, that probably sounds pleasant. Someone might s