The Fine Art of Slowing Down

Editor’s Note:This article was originally published in 2011, but the message still rings true. Over the years, readers have shared thoughtful comments and personal experiences that echo the same struggles and lessons discussed here. I’ve updated this piece to include a few of those voices as well as running everything through a 2026 filter. I’m nearing the end of the Adirondack Chair project, and I constantly need to remind myself to slow down. Even after doing this woodworking thing since...