Does slow and steady win the race?
You know the feeling of all that you do is never enough? Trying to get rid of addictions? Process is not fast enough. Got rid of one addiction? That’s not enough, time to feel bad about having another vice.
Trying to learn something new? Everything is too slow, everybody is younger faster, brighter. Started to work out? The beach body is not there in one month? Time to give up, it’s useless.
We try, and we do, and still we manage to feel bad? When somebody told me 5 years ago, I would be in a situation like I am in now today. I would anticipate feeling great in a spot like this. I am very grateful for what I have, but I also wallow in thoughts of the past and the future a lot, forgetting about the beauty of now.
I tried a lot of different things in my life. Unfortunately, I was always a quitter or can you call it a trier? Still, it was very often wrong anticipations and the lack of patience that made me quit. I am trying to change this ways by introducing some steadiness in my life, while enjoying the process. I don’t want to think in five years: What if I had stayed with that project longer? That feeling is worse than the feeling of slow process.
Speaking of slow process, I remember a quote by my grandfather, he always had a grin on his face and was in peace with himself and the world. Also, he was a very wise man. One time, after telling him a story, he looked at me calmly and said: “When you go slow you will reach a far distance”. At that time I looked at him and thought: “This man is old, he forgot what it is all about, it is about going fast, then you will reach your destination in less time”.
Now I realize, he was absolutely right, going slow and steady will bring you to more beautiful locations. The ride is also more enjoyable because you can look to the left and to the right from time to time.
Coming back to the changes and challenges we all face. I think we should think about what we have accomplished more, and also pat ourselves on the shoulder for doing and trying.
This post is a reminder that you are great, and you are doing fine. I also give you kudos for keeping on the fight, facing your demons and your challenges.
More of my stories:
- How I Quit Alcohol / The Point I Decided To Quit (My first story)
- 6 Month Of Sobriety
- Beer Got Me Again
- I Will Never Drink Again
- Replacing Alcohol
