Quote #18.

Okay, I think I'm finally somewhat coherent: 

There is more to life than increasing its speed. –Mahatma Ghandi

Ghandi was on to something here. I went running this morning. I’m still very definitely a beginner. ;) Using the Couch to 5K program, I’m still in the walking and then running sort of stage. And, I have to be honest. I’ve had my moments. Moments where I ask myself why in the world I’m doing this and moments where I get frustrated that I can’t do more, can’t go faster. It would be easy to get caught up and get down on myself for not having better times…to allow that to keep me from moving forward. But. As Ghandi said, there’s more to life, right? It’s taken a wee bit of talking to myself and reading inspiring stories and such; but, for me, right now, running isn’t about how fast I can go. For me, the most important thing is that I’m doing it and have reached a point where I know that this is just a stage along the way. Running is becoming a habit and I’m on the way to a healthier lifestyle. That’s what matters.

Obviously, too, you could take this same quote and apply it to a broader view of life. For instance, whilst my boys are determined to hurry and grow up, I keep reminding them (and myself) that they should enjoy the moment. Faster/older will come in time. We’ll appreciate it more if we experience the journey to get there.