Slow life is a concept that is spinning in our accelerated world
career. But what really is life in the style of slow? A lot of people
It brings them to slowness, and that's not the point. So what? We will explain this on the example of Cyprus.
- Slow
There is such a joke about the Cypriots: "How many chairs does a Greek Cypriot need to drink coffee?" "Seven. One to sit on it, the other to place coffee, the third to lean the cane, the fourth to put a hat on it, the fifth to slowly hang over the cloak, sixth ... ". One of the basic principles of slow life and mindfulness is: Slow down, you will not see the escaping beauty in a continuous rush. Cypriots know that they do not like to rush, only to deal with things at their own pace and in their own way. If someone comes from a country where you are somewhere late (eg from Poland), such an attitude may even be irritating. In Cyprus, give yourself anger and haste.
The Cypriots will definitely try to get the tourist exactly what they want and when and when they want, but the haste is not in their nature - they prefer to enjoy life, celebrate the smallest, ordinary activities. It does not mean that it is difficult to settle anything in Cyprus - it is largely living in tourism (the offer is on a high European level) and practically everyone speaks English here.
In Cyprus there are several major cities (Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos), but it is said that the whole island is "one big village". There is a bit of exaggeration, but ... not much. Surely in the true Cypriot village you can fully feel the spirit of the island, so it is worthwhile to stay for a short time in one of the agritourism farms (and every morning to freshly squeezed orange juice from the garden).
- Rest
Taking care of yourself and finding the balance between work and rest is another of the basic principles of slow life. Resting is not a fanboy, but a necessity - we are not robots and after effort - physical and psychological - we have to regenerate to be able to work further and healthy living. So do not blame yourself for not working, just go on vacation, but that's true. Turn off the phone, get away from the worries (sometimes imaginary), stay here and now, not thoughts of the stifling boss. You have a free moment - do not even think about what to do here, just sit in a cafe over a cup of coffee (Cyprus is slowly burning).
In Cyprus the conditions for rest are dreaming. First of all: almost the whole year the sun shines here. Under its influence in the human body is released serotonin, the so-called. Happiness hormone - we have a better mood, better appetite, more fondness for sex (not by accident Cyprus is called "island of love"). The sun is also a little lazy, it makes it so nice ... Because the years in Cyprus are very hot (Cyprus has a similar climate as the Middle East, it is in Asia but it is also in the European Union), it is the country where the siesta is practiced . In the morning before getting hot, go to the beach and take a dip in the warm Mediterranean Sea.
Cyprus has excellent beaches - clean and safe - you will know it after the Blue Flag flutter (Cyprus is in the top five in this respect), some have bright golden sands like the Caribbean, you can hide in the shade of trees and inhale the scent of herbs. The most beautiful beaches are Nissi, Makronissos, Governor's, Mackenzie, Pissouri, Fig Tree, Lara Beach and Coral Bay, but generally finding a smaller, calm and pleasant beach is not difficult and never takes long. Between noon and noon. 16-17 better rest in a shady, air conditioned place, read books, nap. From 17, Cyprus begins to get busted with life - people are hanging out on the streets, eating (yes, they are very late here), drinking and chatting until late. Because the next day ... again will be a beautiful day!
- Choose the best quality
The term "slow life" is inextricably linked to slow food, which is to eat good local, top quality products, prepared with love and passion. And this is the home of Cyprus! Excellent quality food (fish and seafood, halloumi cheese, grilled meat, olive oil and olives, wine and ... best potatoes in the world!) Is a Cypriot sign.
The Cypriots eat as little as they are, are attached to their local tastes and traditions. And this means enjoying a meal in the nearest circle, hence the many hours of feasting, where up to 30 dishes, so called. meze. Nobody here themselves (because it's sad and ... alone would not be able to handle the dishes at that time), all overlap with common bowls and plates. Food must be fresh (eg if a fish or seafood is frozen, it will be marked, not hidden in the restaurant menu). There is always a decanter of cold water and wine on the table. The best are the tiny family taverns (the world-wide rule of out-of-home dining says it is to eat where there are a lot of people, but in Cyprus you can boldly go anywhere and the smaller the restaurant, the better). You can fall into a corpse of overpopulation and ... after a while you want to eat something again, because everything is so delicious!
- Surround yourself with good people
What to say here - Cypriots are very hospitable, hospitable and friendly. They are keen to talk and talk about the island because they are proud of their own heritage (Cyprus is not only famous for its beaches - it has many wonderful world-class sights, including the UNESCO-listed pearls: Nerokitic village of Paphos, Paphos Tombs and Paphos - and painted churches in the Troodos region). Communication facilitates Cypriot people's innate joy of life and common knowledge of English.
Cyprus hospitality is felt every day and every step, and does not result from the desire to make money - just the arrival is treated here well, according to the principle "guest at home, God at home." So he is invited to a meal (sometimes for a wedding!), Lemonade (it can do, for example, shopkeeper after slaughtered
Market) or sugar canned fruit, the stranger sends a smile, salutes on the street. Never deny when the Cypriot you will be anything - it's rude and island incomprehensible. The older are respected - they are an inexhaustible source of stories (eg, different important for the Cypriots of the saints) and legends. Cypriots also love good fun and holidays, they always have the opportunity to meet and play. It's the perfect place to open up to people and stop looking suspiciously at someone else's joy of life, friendliness and selflessness.
- See the positive aspects of life
Sometimes in life something goes without our mind, the same can be on vacation - the plane is late, bus, hurt leg. But always, even in the worst moments, there are positive sides and you can see them or not. It is this perception of good websites that can be learned from the people of Cyprus. Someone might say: they are a small country, they do not make much money, they probably lack the ambition to do something more in life.
But right now, when the whole world is trying to slow down - they already have it.
They are healthy, cheerful, there are hardly any poor people here, everyone is old. The land produces crops several times a year, the sun is always, the country is small but diverse. Cypriots like themselves and like other people. They value love, calm and close relationships with family. They do not want to spend their life on the job, just live .... Because life, here and now, has one thing.