Life is a marathon not a sprint

We hear so much about "slow living," about slowing down, that I wanted to talk about it a little.

For me, life is a race where the only opponent is yourself, but it's not a sprint. Let me explain.

When you sprint, you focus on a single task: running, and as fast as possible. You don't see anything around you, you don't hear anything. I'm sure professional sprinters are in a kind of bubble that only lasts a few seconds before the finish line.

We can be like that for certain very specific tasks that require a lot of our attention. But that's not life. If we focus only on work, for example, we miss out on so much magic! We always have so much to think about, do, projects to plan...

Life is a long race; you have to control your efforts, take breaks, and take care of your body and mind to finish it with your head held high and your heart proud.

And during this journey that is life, it's also essential to stop from time to time to enjoy it. Take full advantage of a magnificent sunset, a rainbow between rain and sun, a simple smile exchanged on the street, or an enriching conversation. Stop and blossom thanks to what makes us human and alive. Between work and all our obligations, we must also take time for what is delicious to us. Like during a marathon when runners have a snack to recharge their batteries. Activities that make us feel good are essential for nourishing our spirit.

We don't always need to be productive, earn a lot of money, build muscle, or constantly optimize our time and efforts.

There are times in life when the only thing to do is to leave everything we started and simply LIVE. We'll never regret enjoying the beautiful colors of the sky, watching the flowers dance in the wind, enjoying a conversation with another person, or spending time with the people we love. There are no wasted moments. There is LIFE. It's to have good times—sometimes between storms—that we're here. Yes, life is far from perfect, nor easy, but like a marathon... you have to push yourself, always fight, ask for help when the effort becomes too hard, change your shoes if the ones you have become too small or uncomfortable, but the reward is beautiful. 

LIFE is BEAUTIFUL ❤️

So, my advice to you: whether you live a slow life or not, take the time to fully live in the present moment: the sunset tonight, a hug, a smile, the sun or even the rain, a delicious dinner, a job well done, or simply a hot chocolate. Savor these simple but important "little" moments in our daily lives.

Life is hard enough, so look for the magic, the light, the small yet great joys it offers us.

✨ Life is truly difficult, but it's also so beautiful!✨