How much is too much?

Well, I would love to have something cool and exciting to update you on in my lifestyle journey....but alas, it is the weekend (and a gorgeous one at that!!) and we spent the entire day outside playing and soaking up sun. I guess, in a way, that is part of my lifestyle change. We didn't do anything today but spend quality time outdoors. We lived a slow life today and it was incredible. I guess that is actually where I wanted to go with this tonight....the joys of living the slow life, the simple life. I read something a few weeks ago that has actually stuck with me. The information came from a book on financial security but the reality is, this particular message rings true with every facet of our lives for the current generations. How incredible and amazing it is to me that this is the most advance civilization ever. EVER. We have more medicine, technology, communications, knowledge all at our fingertips. More conveniences than ever before and yet we are the most depressed, overly medicated, unhealthiest, most financially irresponsible group of people. So many people want to quick fix, the fastest way to the results they want. This is why so many people try all those fad diets, play the lottery, go to the doctor for EVERYTHING and demand a pill for EVERYTHING. What happened to good ol' diet and exercise? Eating in moderation? Instead of playing the lottery and wasting your money on the "come on lucky 7's...momma needs a new pair of shoes" every week why aren't we living within our means and stashing away money into savings accounts and retirement accounts? What happened to preventative medicine? Instead of taking more and more drugs why aren't we taking care of ourselves in the first place? It is jaw-dropping to think about how quickly technology has advanced in the past 50 years...we can't even keep up! The second you figure out your new iphone, there is a new model out. So again I say, take a minute and slow down. I challenge you to spend your Sunday (tomorrow) enjoying your family. Really soak up the slow life. Find peace in a technology-free day and let me know how you do!