Today’s fast paced
world creates many casualties, but surely the most prominent would be the willingness
to wait. There are many prospects to practise patience in life: while downloading
from the internet, while we wait for our colleague to finish speaking, while we
wait for things to happen.
Most of us treat
these moments as a hassle, a bother, a time to live through while we wait for
something more interesting. We regret waiting; we wish computers were faster.
We have this anxious attitude of being in a constant rush. Our quality of life
suffers as a result. We do not enjoy life to its fullest.
A good example is
when walking. There are two speeds at which we walk. The first is a purposeful
stride, designed to get one to the destination as quickly as possible. The
second is more of a casual stroll, with an opportunity to thoroughly enjoy the
journey. Although it is slower, this speed can turn more efficient as one can cherish
every minute to the fullest.
We must have this
attitude with all of life. The fastest and impatient way is not always the most
efficient. It is worth relaxing and slowing down if life gets more enjoyable as
a result. Of course, it is possible to be in a rush and still feel relaxed, but
this takes practice. But, it is only possible to do if there is a real reason
for our rush, rather than just a broad sense of being highly-strung.
The paradox of the
modern age is that it is easier to be efficient, and yet we are more stressed
and rushed than ever before. The problem lies in our attitudes. We are so focused
on getting things done that we have forgotten how to enjoy what we are doing.
We must be better at forgetting the mad rush and letting things happen at their
own pace.
Rush not... as if running a short race
Let’s BE BETTER at slowing the pace!
- Pravin K. Sabnis
Goa, India
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