I used to be stuck in a cycle of overconsumption. More clothes, more products, more doing, more achieving. There was always this underlying feeling that I needed something else to feel whole — like I was always just one step away from finally getting it right. That mindset was so normalized in the U.S. that I didn’t even realize how deeply it had shaped me. But the truth is, that’s not how a lot of the rest of the world lives. Moving to Italy opened my eyes in a way I’ll forever be grateful for. Life here is slower, simpler, and more intentional. People take their time. They cherish long meals, real conversations, being in nature, and staying rooted in tradition. There isn’t this constant push to accumulate or upgrade. Instead, there’s a deep appreciation for what already is. The more I’ve embraced that, the more I’ve realized I never actually needed more. I just needed to slow down, reconnect with myself, and remember what really matters. This slower, more grounded way of living has brought me so much peace — and I truly believe it’s available to all of us, no matter where we live. #italy #slowliving #holistichealth #healingjourney #lessismore #selfwork