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Amelia Belcastro
More people are choosing to slow down, unplug and do things with their hands again. Being fully present is a feeling no app can replicate. But it does come from being with your people, connecting over those real moments that make the best stories. If you’re the one in the group who’s ready to make that happen, here are five ways to start.
There’s something quietly satisfying about eating something you made from scratch with your hands. Swapping digital recipes on your phone for a demonstration in real-time, a pasta making class is every bit as fun as it is delicious. Think flour on the bench, dirty aprons and a whole lot of laughs over questionable spaghetti formations. Oh, and a plate of pasta that hits better than any restaurant could.
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Pack a bag and convince your friends to go country with you. A farm stay is the kind of weekend that does the work for you. Waking up to the sounds of nature, eating fresh food and hanging out with some of your favourites doing things that don’t require you to connect to Wi-Fi. It’s a digital detox that’ll remind you all of what’s really important and will send you home wondering why you don’t do this more.
Kayaking at sunrise is the workout that doesn’t feel like one, mostly because the views do all the heavy lifting to distract you from how hard your arms are working. Out on the water, surrounded by fresh air, you can float and just be. And yes, the gorgeous sunrise looks way better in person than it ever does on the screen. Skip the post and bring a friend with so they can see it live too.
The art of making your own dish is like a big sigh for the soul. Slow and completely tactile, a clay making class will keep your mind quiet while getting the creative juices flowing. It might just spark a whole new analogue hobby. And it’ll probably leave you with a wonky looking dish people can’t help but ask about whenever they see it. Either way, it’s good fun to share with friends.
Before touchscreen radios and AUX cord debates, there was this. Horse riding is about as far from a screen as you can get, and that’s exactly the point. Unhurried, present and a little unpredictable, you’ll be too busy bonding with your horses to think about anything else. It’ll be one of your favourite stories, featuring your new four-legged best friends.