In real life, we are already running and competing in many races in our life time.
When we were young, we :
tried to run when we first learned how to walk,
ran to reach the school gates before it was closed,
ran to catch the bus to school,
ran to the school canteen when break bell rang,
speed to exit from school when the last bell rang,
raced to disappear to avoid punishments when we played pranks on others.
When we become grown-ups, we run to :
avoid being the last person in the army (to avoid extra duties or punishments),
beat the traffic lights when it is turning amber,
submit our tax returns on the last day of submission,
beat the other guy to queue for free goodies,
queue up at the ATM machine to withdraw $$$ when our government gave out dividends,...
Actually, in my opinion, in whatever races you are in, which route you're taking, we would all end up at the same finishing line. It's just a matter of time,.....and perseverance, of course.
Some races could be challenging & fulfilling. Some are enjoyable and motivational. You choose your own race and your way to run it. At times, it's good to take a break & do some self-reflection in a quiet remote place. Also, to pause & decide if one needs to change course or make changes to current actions, whether in career, family, or in business.
Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia 2010
Segara Anak Lake near Mount Rinjani, Lombok, Indonesia 2010
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