Today I started to think about the constant hurry people seem to be in nowadays. The thought came to me when I had a driving lesson and I started to speed up to the limit and people just went and passed me like I was driving like an old granny (which I wasn't, and this wasn't supposed to be an insult to well-driving old grannies...) I doubt there is a baby borning every second or an emergency somewhere, so why do everyone always have to be the one leading the line of cars? Isn't it nice to enjoy the views and relax behind the wheel before you have to go out there and start working or cooking or doing your homework or whatever it is you do after parking the car?
This phenomenen can't only be seen on highways, but also especially in the city centers. People walk almost the speed of running while trying to get from one place to another, looking down to the ground hoping that nobody stops them and wastes their precious time. Okay I know this is a generalisation and for example young people make an exception to this, but I am convinced that it is happening among adults. Or then it's just Finnish people or the fact that it is near to 0 degrees celcius now and people are just freezing. But anyway, in my opinion it would be nice if people would slow down a little and enjoy everything they see around them. So often we take for granted the things we see everyday, which is sad becuse then we easily miss the little sources of joy and maybe a few laughters.
I guess that nowadays time is more valuable than ever before. A few minutes make a huge difference and everything should be done fast. Okay I admit I belong to this modern population because I like to live according to a schedule and I hate being late. But sometimes there is nothing better than just to walk very slowly, breathe in the fresh air, smell the scent of the nature or the city, watch a squirrel run from one tree to another and feel the moment. Actually, there should be new kinds of amusement parks, where hurrying was forbidden. People could just have fun and relax with a speed-limit to walking. That could attract a lot of tired businessmen, huh? Hmmm maybe I should start a business....
So, let's take it slow today and listen to a song called Faster by Within Temptation
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