Slow Movement

Slow movement is a cultural current that promotes calm human activities. The Slow Movement proposes to take control of time. This is aimed by giving priority to activities that lead to the development of people, finding a balance between the uses of technology and taking time to enjoy activities such as taking a walk or sharing a meal with other people. The believers of this movement think that the most important things in life should not be accelerated. This movement appeared at 1986 in Rome. It was an objection against the opening of a McDonald’s restaurant in Piazza di Spagna.

Some days ago I have discovered that a mattress company is using this protest to promote itself. The company encouraged two young persons to being locked in a little room with the indispensable elements and a very big bed. Cami has 33 years, she said that she dedicates her life bringing tranquility to the others. Iván, who have 36 years old, agrees with her. Both, Cami and Iván wanted to defend this movement. They want to live without stress. They have a web: www.40diasenlacama.com . In this website you can see them at present time. They both have a blog too. In the blog the write every day, telling us all his movements. According to my knowledge of this protest, I think that each day, they both expend the day doing one theme like: the rural life, driving, traveling, cities, clothes, education…   

I am really impressed about the occurrence of FLEX. This idea has given different feelings. I think that is another silly way to promote the company and it does not worth all the support that they are receiving. After all they are making money with the condition of being in a bed for forty days and staying in front of a webcam. I have to admit that being forty days in front a cam does not be easy for me. What about you? What do you believe? I dare you to give your conclusion there.