Albert Herdianto Widjojo
I do not mean to explain how many miles/hour the speed of a snail on this post. What I’m trying to say is a kid’s scolding to a friend a few days ago. “Uh… Come on… you’re so slow… you’re like a snail, you know?”.
Sounds normal, doesn’t it? But after pondering, I think there is something interesting from the parable. Anyone acknowledges that snails are very slow indeed, but that is because we compare them with ourselves, or at least with other creatures.
I just want to take a small motivation from this parable. Let’s just compare our speed, right now with our speed yesterday. The velocity I meant is certainly in the broad context that you also understand because for those who are getting older (like me) our speed will slow down, our steps shortened, the finish line becomes more visible. So for us who have aged, the size is how mature and wise we understand life and live the rest of life. For those of you who are at age with full of capacity, how do you respond to your speed?
Let’s move, enthusiastically, your soul wants to finish its mission!
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Snails are everywhere but I find that people don’t give them too much attention.
Yes, TZ. Snails are everywhere, close but invisible. Thanks for your visit and comment, my friend
Interesting subject for this challenge…For me, I stopped checking my standard bar and just live the life moment to moment – it is less stressful that way and keeps me happier and saner. Lol! So, which is faster, the turtle or the snail? I am always compared to the turtle in terms of speed.
There she is! Just live the life moment to moment. It’s a very important understanding and way of life to be happy in a whole life. And the faster, of course, the snail who was carried by a ninja turtle.
Hahahahaha! I did not see that reply coming…now, there is a comedian behind the writer.
My reply always works in secret indeed. Uhhmm… about comedians, I’ve tried the profession but failed miserably because I was too quiet…
Run, snail, run! Swoosh!!! 😀
As far as you are concerned, Albert, just slow down 😉
I am slowing down, Zaklina. I’m even stopping, sitting, while writing this reply ?…
Hahahaha! Never doubted in your wisdom.
Actually, I’m not the one who is wise, but the fruit of the mango tree in the backyard, which is I just need to choose the right fruit to be picked as needed.
Words of a wise man exactly 😉
Oh, my dear best friend, Zaklina, why don’t you just give up?
Nice post! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you very much, Georgi
We have several tortoises in our garden, and the other day I saw one had a snail attached limpet-like to its shell. As we feed the tortoises lettuce, and they help themselves to dog and cat pellets, perhaps the snail benefited more than just getting a free ride, but a free meal as well!
That is an interesting story, Lois. Everyone happy of your generosity. Thanks a lot for sharing, my friend
We used to tell a joke as kids. Q: What does the snail say when he is getting a ride on the turtle’s back? A: “Weeeee, feel the wind!!” This is a great shot Albert, and a great reflection of life.
The joke is true, Della. I once rode a turtle and the wind was fast indeed. Hahaha…. Thank you for your compliment, my friend.
I do some walking or jogging from time to time. But mostly, I roll and still do some high falls. Hehehe.
I’m 46 and still practice and teach Aikido. 🙂
Aha! You must be very fit, John. You are still doing a lot of high impact activities! You must be a few seconds ahead of me in the sprint race!
I’m more of a mid-distance runner than a sprinter.! Heheh. I always start slow.
Uhmmm… I mean only for this time John. Hehe…
Well if you put that way. Heheh
Nahhh… See? You win right?
I missed to say that I walk about 5 km every morning and every morning.
About that, you are better than me!
I feel 30. I have an understanding of the lives of people at 40. Wisdom of those at 50. And the speed at which I move is 58 meters per minute. On January 29, I will be 59. That’s my answer.
Aha! 30 it peak of fitness and that’s good for you, Elenka. I feel like 17 and am fall in love with the woman in the next room. By the way, She is a little younger than you, November 10th ago she blew out her 58th birthday cake candle. Thanks a lot for your 30’s spirit that flows here…
Well I do a charity walk every year for the troops, but I only do a 3 mile walk. I want to do the 6 mile one year soon. That is about as active as I get lol. I do exercise at the YMCA so that keeps me active.
All that is great and important to you, LaJenna. I myself do jogging a few days a week and play badminton in addition to other activities that support my spiritual affirmations.
I try to stay as active as possible. I hit road bumps like the rest of us, am kicked down, but I get back up and keep going. Yes my speed is slowing but that’s ok. Less stress when you slow down just a bit. Great post and something to think about.
Also, this reminds me of something my Dad would always say. I would call him and always say, how are you today. He would almost always say… Still kicking but not not quiet as high. I will always remember the talks I had with him.
You are wonderful, Carol. Your spirits, hardness, fortitude, and fighting power are so high. In that context, and the wisdom of life, I think you are as fast as the F1 drivers!
You are such an inspiration Albert, you truly are.
Aww… Do you consider me sun, Carol? Huge thanks anyway…
Interesting thoughts with this amazing little creature. It is wise to be good stewards of our bodies throughout life so that in later years we can continue with the habits we developed early on. I am thankful to know that for any who trust God according to His Word He says, “Even to your old age I will be the same, And even to your graying years I will bear you! I have done it, and I will carry you; And I will bear you and I will deliver you,” Isaiah 46:4.
Thank you for your faithful comments. I really appreciate it, Roberta.
That is a pretty snail, ours arent as cool looking.. To answer your question, I respond by exercising more, and pushing myself to get out more. Staying active. How come as you get older time seems to speed up?
You’re right, Kim. Staying active is our way to maintain the speed and flexibility of the muscles. It’s just that I also realize that wrinkles and gray hair on the head have become loyal friends now. If in the past our body smelled of perfume, now it smells more balm. If I before can run the sprint 25 seconds for 100m, now 100 seconds for 25 m.
lol, wrinkles come with the fun it took us to get them. grins… Balm isn’t considered perfume? ah heck.. I bet they have nice scented stuff out there, and I had to laugh when I got to the last one. I was once a very fast swimmer, now it does take longer to reach point a to point b. lol
Of course, long before, we use perfume to spread the charm, now we smelled balm for aches and pains in the whole body is reduced. I’m still very confident that you’re still a very fast swimmer, Kim because you’re definitely faster than the water you’ve been through.
I have an herbalist friend, everything smells great and works too! As for swimming, and life, keeping your head out of the water is key.. 😉
Again I’m just joking about the comparison of the use of perfumes and balm, it’s just a parable about the age shift and its effects. About swimming, I would have raised my head except when I was diving, whether or not it would be the same.