Story
Ever heard the fable of the tortoise and the hare? Allow me to give a quick reminder of the moral of the story: it’s completely possible to be successful by doing things slowly and steadily rather than by acting carelessly and quickly. It’s such a wise piece of advice that even William Shakespeare suggests we “go wisely and slowly” and “those who rush stumble and fall.” While he may have been talking about Romeo and Juliet there, it’s still applicable to our lives.
It’s tempting to rush into something to get it done. Perhaps an assignment for school you just want out of the way or a project for work that’s holding you back from getting other things done. The issue with rushing is that it makes mistakes much more plausible, and who likes making mistakes? We’re much more likely to do something we’re happy with when we take the time to assess every step of the way.
My hope for you is that you remind yourself that it’s okay to slow down and take your time with puzzles that come up in life. It’s going to be much easier for you to navigate a situation when you practice the pause and proceed slowly. You may even be happier with the outcome.
Be bold,
Landri
Artist
Daneisha Kirksey
