Approach life at a slow pace as this will bring positivity
Whatever be the aim of life, you need a positive feeling to be successful. This is possible only when you realise the secret of achieving that sense of well being. It is much sought after these days, but is seldom achieved by those who run after it or stretch themselves too far away from the target.
One can achieve that feeling of success by going slow—yes, go slow in every action in your life. And this is possible through meditation, which keeps the mind and body calm.
I realised this one day when I was going for my morning walk. The bylanes from my house to the main road are a bit steep, and whenever I brisk walked the distance I got exhausted before reaching the main road. When I started going slow not only did my energy levels stay high but I could also get clarity in my thoughts. Our creativity also receives new momentum when going slow. New ideas come, but this could also lead to on-the-spur-of-the-moment decisions. Such decisions are not advisable. This is because we do not calculate and anticipate the consequences of our actions.
Such decisions are usually taken, say, when we’re in a shopping mall. We would buy something just because it looks good, without considering its cost or utility. Such actions are more superficial than calculated. We realise this only when we have the leisure to evaluate the decision we have taken in haste.
Thus it’s the best to take any and every action after giving it considerable thought. Approach life at a slow pace. This will give an unprecedented glow and positive feeling, which is the real strength and a sign of success.
(Inner Voice comprises contributions from our readers. The views expressed are personal.)