Tag: slow living


  • You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out

    I remember a morning on the road when the map looked more like a question mark than a plan. The evening before, I had pulled into a quiet patch of pine forest. There was no cell service, no signal—just the hum of the wind and the occasional crackle of pinecones under paw (my dogs, always…

  • The Joy of Doing Nothing: Embracing Niksen and Stillness

    In a world that measures worth by how much we do, doing nothing can feel almost scandalous. However, I’ve been embracing the quiet art of niksen—a Dutch word for “doing nothing.” There are no goals and no outcomes—just being. At first, it felt almost impossible. My mind was trained to fill every gap—check an email,…

  • When You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind (You’re Not)

    Some days, it feels like the world is moving faster than I can follow.Everyone’s building, launching, planning, sharing.And I’m… pausing. Reflecting. Starting slowly. Sometimes, not starting at all. If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind — like you missed a memo, or forgot how to “keep up” — this post is for you.And let…

  • Welcome to The Gentle Path | Slow Living & Gentle Travel

    Hello, and welcome to The Gentle Path — a quiet corner of the internet where softness is strength, rest is sacred, and there’s no race to win. If you’re searching for inspiration on slow living, gentle productivity, or mindful travel, you’ve found your place. Who I Am I’m Laila. I’m an introvert, a slow traveler,…

  • Slow Isn’t Lazy: Reclaiming Our Pace

    When did slowness become something to fix? Somewhere along the way, taking your time became almost suspicious — as if moving carefully, resting often, or pausing to breathe meant you weren’t serious about life.But here’s the truth: choosing a slower pace isn’t lazy. It’s one of the bravest, most conscious choices we can make in…