Welcome to That Sloth Life!
I started this blog as a sort of panicked-induced reaction to turning 35 and going through a semi mid-life crisis while living overseas.
The vision of That Sloth Life is to lead a chill simple life without sacrificing things that matter most to me, and be relentless in pursuing the simple joys in life — be it in art, music, design, writing, finance, pop culture.
Why the sloth? This quote from aboutmybrain.com sums it up pretty well:
The sloth, with its unhurried demeanor and languid movements, is an emblem of patience and introspection. Renowned for its deliberate pace, this unique creature exemplifies the importance of taking one’s time and relishing the present moment.
(Italics emphasis are my own.)
When I reflect on my life until now, I realised it’s been constant chasing of something that I thought was important but on hindsight, it was probably peer pressure or what was “trendy”.
Moreover, thanks to COVID and corporate greed, I’ve also come to realise that I have given much too much of my life to things that don’t even deserve an inch of me. That’s one thing I truly regret in my twenties and early thirties. And that is why I’m taking back control of my own time and my narrative at my own pace, in my own terms, and truly committed to living in the moment.
And so thus, this space. I wanted to build and own a virtual space where I can document my journey of discovering and practising the art of slow living amidst the fast-paced world that I have been accustomed to. I also wanted a space where I can write out my thoughts that I had been doing since I was in my teens, but have stopped doing for almost a decade now due to the demands of adulthood and life. I’d like to think that I’m still that same wide-eyed 18-year-old with high expectations of the life ahead of me, and tirelessly pursuing the life that I want for myself, and not what society expects of me.
Part of this blog is to keep me accountable of my dreams and goals, and not be discouraged when plans move sideways or fall through. Fight the urge to procrastinate, and be the main player of my life.
So here’s to not chasing that materialistic life, that good life, that easy life. Here’s to chasing That Sloth Life.
