Hello, Muse Readers!
From time to time in the Muse, we feature writings that revolve around the concept of slow living, which is a concept that has developed in response to hustle culture. Hustle culture tells us that each and every moment of our lives should be productive in some way, and as its name suggests, slow living is a pushback against this pressure to “always be doing something.” Slow living encourages us to go about our tasks mindfully, to unplug from social media, to prioritize rest, and to do those things which bring about rejuvenation.
Connected to the idea of slow living is the concept of jomo. Psychology professor Fuschia Sirois (Durham University) explains jomo: Have you ever felt a sense of joy because you knew you were missing out on an invitation to a party, shiny new opportunities or the latest social media posts and influencer trends because you were “unplugged”? If so, then you have probably experienced “jomo”—the joy of missing out. Jomo is a rather unusual form …