The IINDM has a pedigree that goes back to the early eleventh century. Only by gaining some knowledge of the Institute’s rich history will new members come to a full appreciation of the fine art of not doing much. The Institute is aware that new members need time to learn our slow ways. Those who have mastered the art are revered. They may use the ritual hammock in the west wing each afternoon, with the exception of Thursdays, when Mrs. Plessey comes in to clean the regalia. [CONTINUE]
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The official website of the International Institute of Not Doing Much.
Humorous slow-lifestyle articles and stories from the almost true to the truly absurd. |
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Professional Vacationer
Responsibilities:
- Vacation in luxury locations such as private tropical islands, castles in the mountains, and private estates
- Report on your vacation by postcard at three-month intervals
- Travel slowly by private yacht, sedan chair, or elephant. However, occasionally you may have to suffer flying by private airplane
- Delegate any unpalatable social events or over energetic activities to one of your immediate staff.[CONTINUE]
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Dear Member:
The Institute has decided to do something about the many letters it receives describing the most appalling conditions beyond the walls of Crumpetworthy Park. As you know, time poverty is of epidemic proportions. Stress is rampant, and then there is a wide-spread pathological obsession with getting things done. Just the other day, a young woman suffering from compulsive list-making disorder (CLMD) was brought in by her relatives for treatment by Dr. Emile Lenteur. You’ll remember his ground-breaking discovery of relaxons, those beneficial particles given off by slow people that make others around them feel a terrific sense of wellbeing and the impulse for a cup of tea and a sit-down. [CONTINUE]
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1. Drink a cup of tea, put your feet up and stare idly out of the window. Warning: Do not attempt this while driving. 2. Do one thing at a time. Remember multitasking is a moral weakness (except for women who have superior brain function.) 3. Do not be pushed into answering questions. A response is not the same as an answer. Ponder, take your time. 4. Learn our Slow Manifesto. 5. Yawn often. Medical studies have shown lots of things, and possibly that yawning may be good for you. 6. Spend more time in bed. You have a better chance of cultivating your dreams (not your aspirations.) 7. Read the slow stories. 8. Spend more time in the bathtub. (See letter from Major Smythe-Blunder.) 9. Practice doing nothing. (Yes this is the difficult one.) 10. Avoid too much seriousness. Laugh, because you're live on earth for a limited time only. 
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