December 16th, 2024

Moving Forward at My Own Pace

Hey friends,

“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”

At first, it feels like one of those comforting sayings you tell yourself on a hard day, but the more I sit with it, the more I realize how deeply it applies to so many parts of life.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve definitely had moments where I’ve felt like I’m not moving fast enough—toward my goals, my dreams, or even just figuring out who I want to be. There’s this pressure to always be achieving, to have it all together, and to be on some perfectly crafted timeline.

But here’s what I’m learning: Life isn’t about how quickly you get there. It’s about staying in motion, no matter how slow that motion feels.

For me, this has shown up in so many ways. Like when I’m working on something big—like creating stability in my life or taking steps toward a dream—and progress feels agonizingly slow. Or when I’m trying to break an old habit or build a new one, and it feels like I’m inching forward when I’d rather be leaping.

It’s easy to get discouraged, isn’t it? To compare yourself to others who seem to be moving faster, doing more, or achieving things you’re still dreaming about. But this quote reminds me that the speed doesn’t matter—it’s the commitment to keep going that counts.

Every step, no matter how small, is still progress. Even on the days when it feels like all you can do is take a tiny step—or just not give up—that’s still moving forward. And that matters.

For me, it’s looked like choosing to focus on what I can do today instead of worrying about everything I haven’t done yet. It’s reminding myself that rest is part of progress, too. It’s trusting that even slow steps are leading somewhere.

And you know what? Sometimes slow progress is exactly what we need. It gives us time to reflect, to adjust, to grow into the person we’re becoming. Fast isn’t always better—sometimes it’s the slow, steady steps that build the strongest foundation.

So here’s what I’ve been asking myself: Am I still moving forward? Not how fast, not how perfectly—just, Am I still taking steps toward the life I want to create?

What about you? Is there something you’ve been working on or dreaming about that feels slow right now? What’s one small step you can take today to keep moving forward?

I’d love to hear about it. Let’s talk in the comments or send me a message—I want to know how you’re choosing to keep going, even when it feels slow.

Thanks for being here with me today. Let’s keep moving forward, one step, one moment, one day at a time.

Until next time,
Marjoly 🌿