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Slowing Down from Within: Finding Inner Calm Through the Three Principles


In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant demands on our time and attention. But slowing down doesn’t have to mean changing your external circumstances—it can be about finding an inner calm amidst the busyness.


Through the understanding of the Three Principles, we learn that slowing down happens naturally when we recognize the transient nature of thought and connect with the deeper intelligence of Mind. 



Thought and the Feeling of Overwhelm


The feeling of being overwhelmed comes from our thinking. When our minds are racing with thoughts about everything we need to do, we feel pressure and stress. But the Three Principles remind us that these thoughts are not fixed—they are temporary and fluid. As we allow our thinking to settle, the feeling of overwhelm naturally subsides. Slowing down from within is not about doing less—it’s about recognizing that our thoughts are creating the experience of busyness.



Consciousness: Becoming Aware of Thought


Consciousness allows us to become aware of the thoughts that are contributing to our sense of overwhelm. When we become conscious of our thinking, we gain the ability to step back and observe it without getting caught up in it. This awareness helps us see that we don’t need to respond to every thought or worry. As our thoughts settle, we experience a natural slowing down, even in the midst of a busy schedule. 



Mind: The Source of Inner Calm


The deeper intelligence of Mind is always available to guide us, no matter how busy life may feel. When we trust in this wisdom, we stop trying to manage or control every aspect of our lives and instead allow ourselves to flow with the natural rhythm of life. This creates a sense of inner calm that is not dependent on external circumstances. Slowing down from within becomes a way of living, rather than something we need to schedule or achieve. 

 


Conclusion


Slowing down from within is about finding inner calm by recognizing the transient nature of thought and trusting in the deeper intelligence of Mind. By becoming aware of our thinking and allowing it to settle, we experience more peace and ease, no matter how busy life may be.



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Pransky & Associates

In 1976, George and Linda Pransky stumbled on a new way of helping people that was radically different from the traditional counseling methods they had been using in their work. The new principles they were learning had a huge impact on their personal lives, their relationship, and the way they worked with their clients. They began to teach these principles to their clients and became pioneers in a new field of psychology that profoundly changed people in a short amount of time.

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