While walking to work today, I  listening to a mellow mix I created on my MP3 player.

The song “The Tourist” by Radiohead came on as I was huffing my way past Seventh on my way downtown.  I couldn’t help but appreciate the lyrics, especially during this busy time of year:

“Hey man, slow down, slow down,
idiot, slow down, slow down.”

Apparently, Radiohead wrote this song after seeing American Tourists in France who were running around frantically trying to see all the sights in 10 minutes.

In a society of instant messaging and speedy cars, where do you go to just slow down?

That’s where Slow Society comes in.  Thanks to the WBWC, I now know about this group.

On their website, Slow Society tells us what it’s all about:

“The purpose of Slow Society is to inspire and to provide guidance in slowness and sustainability related issues, in cooperation with creative partners facilitate long-term decision making and action. There is a need for strategies and practices for slowness and sustainability in all types of organizations, on all levels of society. ”

I especially like their page on Walking to Work and how it contributes to a Slow Society.

It all gives you pause to think  . . . at least for a second or two.