For many of us, the modern world is overwhelming. Fast-paced. Hard-edged. Exhausting. People are craving more peace. It's no wonder we have seen the social media trend of returning to traditional skills and ways of life. People are craving change. A return to simple and peaceful living. But could this be more than a pretty aesthetic? Is there more connection to be found in living a handmade, homegrown and slow life?
In A YEAR TO SLOW DOWN Rachel Bearn shares her own experience of how reducing her pace helped her begin to heal from severe chronic illness and connect deeper with her faith. Over twelve months she shares the benefits of living slowly, quietly and in the present moment, dependent on God and God alone - as he always intended for us.
This is a practical guidebook that takes readers through the four seasons of the year, incorporating the festivals and celebrations that have punctuated the Christian calendar for generations and encouraging you to live seasonally and in the moment.
In the busyness of life find new ways to draw near to God with slow and simple living, working with our hands and trusting in his plan each day.
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In the busyness of life find new ways to draw near to God with slow and simple living, working with our hands and trusting in his plan each day.
Introduction
Section One: WINTER
Chapter One: Slowing Down
Chapter Two: Epiphany
Chapter Three: Using Your Hands
Chapter Four: Lent
Section Two: SPRING
Chapter Five: Gardening
Chapter Six: Easter
Chapter Seven: Clothes
Section Three: SUMMER
Chapter Eight: Nature
Chapter Nine: Entertainment and Community
Chapter Ten: Harvest
Section Four: AUTUMN
Chapter Eleven: Food
Chapter Twelve: Home
Chapter Thirteen: Advent and Christmas
Rachel Bearn is a freelance writer and digital content creator. Her work centres mostly on crafts and slow living. She has written for national publications such as Simply Sewing, The Simple Things, Simply Knitting and Woman Alive magazine. She has an MA in Nature & Travel Writing and an Undergraduate Diploma in Creative Writing from the University of Oxford. She shares her handmade, homegrown and slow lifestyle with over 5000 followers across her social media platforms on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube as well as 180 subscribers on Substack.
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