Slow and Steady Wins the Race! (Andante)

Quick success, rapid growth. That's a world a bit different from mine.

I'm a rather slow-paced person, but that doesn't mean I'm complacent. I was surrounded by people who achieved success quickly, and sometimes I'd hear, 'Why can't you do more than that?' This naturally led to a sense of urgency, but it didn't accelerate my growth. At times, I felt like I was suffocating from the question, 'Who am I working for?' Looking back, the time I spent living at the pace others desired was difficult, but in the process, I learned quite a lot.

It's not that I dislike the rapid growth and success that the world demands. I too welcome rapid growth and would love to achieve it. However, I don't want to live 'as others expect.' It's because their expectations feel like ill-fitting clothes to me. Trying to conform to their standards can lead to losing myself and making it hard to find true happiness. Now that I know what I want and what truly matters to me, I draw a line when others impose unreasonable expectations on me.

Andante: Slowly or at a walking pace

I'm walking through my life at an andante pace. Even if it's slow, I'm taking meaningful steps one by one. This pace gives me room to breathe, and in that space, I get a chance to discover myself. I'm finding ways to feel true happiness by reflecting on the things I love.

I've let go of the anxieties driven by others' pressures and now embrace my own pace. I've realized that moving forward slowly but surely is more important. In this process, I'm finding what I truly desire and rebuilding the meaning of my life.

Like the rhythm of an andante in music, my life flows in that way. In a world that rushes by, I live a deeper life at a slower pace, continuing on my journey of discovering small joys. Ultimately, the pace of life is something I adjust to suit myself, and within that pace, I write my own story. I believe that my own pace will make my life richer.