Honestly that line about a slow revival is so true. Tbh my starter got way more active after I forgot about it in the back of the fridge for a month. Sometimes they just need that long rest to get strong again. It’s like the yeast sorts itself out when you stop trying so hard.
Wait, a month in the fridge seems like forever for a sourdough starter! @the_paul's story shows that even neglect can lead to a better rise, which is wild. It really ties back to the original post about how slowing down helps everything, including us.