"If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together."
- African Proverb
It is a fitting advice for many—whether in a context of work, ministry, marriage, or mission. As someone who (used to) value speed, I preferred to go alone.
Not so long ago, people around me identified me as a girl who walked fast, talked fast, and typed fast (I still do the last two until now, actually). They said I was always in a hurry and I could not tolerate slowness. I guess that's why I don't really enjoy shopping with my girl friends, who normally spend forever choosing things they don't even need/plan to buy in the first place. Well, I do that too sometimes. . .but with a different speed—haha.
Since my fitness began to decline, my speed was also diminishing in strength and quality. And so, I thought of this quote again. Do I still want to go fast? A better question would be: can I still go that fast?
Humanly speaking, I don't think so.
I believe in Divine healing and God's willingness to restore my health, including my speed. However, while I am anticipating that moment to arrive, I know I don't want to make 'being fast' as my priority anymore. I am learning to value the companionship, the journey itself, and the distance we'll reach, hopefully in many areas of my life.
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