Some specialise in slow speed

FROWNING PROHIBITED

- JAS KOHLI

The 'slow' movement is making slow progress. Most of us continue to be in the 'rat race' which has a tantalising possibility of making us Richie Rich. Many modern gurus exhort us to give the much-needed rest to our adrenal glands. However, the laid-back people are already in that state. And they are as vital to the society as the ones with Type A personalities.

Those who find it difficult to counter the inertia of rest are allies of planet earth; they have minimal carbon footprint. Because of them, there are fewer traffic jams and smog is kept at bay. Most of them have done extensive travels around the world- via travel channels on television. They also avoid domestic holiday trips with excuses like chances of bumping into an old enemy, risk of bomb blasts carried out by terrorists and risk of contracting swine flu. Even when persuaded to visit a tourist place with the aid of emotional blackmail, they end up watching television or playing cards.