As a young fellow, I was in a hurry to hit the top. Like a horse wearing blinders, I raced ahead seeing nothing but the finish line. The years flew by. I had fame, financial security and a devoted family. I raced on. I needed more success.
And one day it occurred to me how much I had missed! I thought of friends collected, and then neglected; of my library, full of books with uncut pages; of the first faltering steps of my little girls; of their tears I had not the chance to wipe away; of the bright sayings heard only from their mother over a phone; of the vacations promised to my wife and children. All these resulted from my mere vain pursuit of success!
Ever since that dawning of the truth, I have made it a point to pause now and again to enjoy the scenery. I have come to realize that by going too fast I have missed too much. And how fortunate I am to be aware of the precious truth in time!