The Art of Slowing Down

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Because presence is the most sacred rebellion.

I didn’t mean to wait this long to launch Presently You, but maybe my soul needed me to.

At first, I told myself I was just busy. That life kept getting in the way. But the truth was more profound than that:
I was afraid.

Afraid of putting myself out there.
Afraid of being seen too deeply or not seen at all.
Afraid of not getting it perfect, of launching too soon, or maybe not being enough.

But somewhere along the way, I realized something:
This dream doesn’t need to be rushed.
It deserves to arrive softly on my terms, at my pace, in my rhythm.

So, I slowed down.
I gave myself grace.
And I let go of the pressure to meet imaginary deadlines or live up to invisible standards. I reminded myself that slow doesn’t mean stuck. And softness doesn’t mean weakness.

It just means I’m choosing to move with care.
To create something beautiful without sacrificing myself to get there.

Now, as I launch Presently You, I do so with a whole heart, not because the fear disappeared, but because I made space for it to walk beside my courage. This dream is coming true, not despite the slowness, but because of it.

Soft living isn’t about escaping the world. It’s about moving through it gently with awareness, intention, and trust. Slowing down is an act of self-love, a way of telling yourself:
You are allowed to take your time. And your dream is still valid.

So, if you’ve been afraid, or waiting, or holding your breath, this is your reminder:
Go slow.
Go soft.
Go your way.

You’re not behind.
You’re blooming.

Always dreaming,
Deja