Often we push ourselves to achieve in the swift-paced world that we live in, to fulfil various roles, responsibilities and dreams in record time. We weave into our lives, this insidious hostility towards time. But have we ever stopped to ask ourselves – why this hurry? The universe isn't speeding towards a deadline, it’s expanding at its own majestic rhythm. So, what's causing this rush in our lives?

In the grand scheme, each galaxy, star, and planet has a specific orbit and speed. A thorough observer of this cosmic dance can attest that there's no sprinting, no dread of falling behind, only a profoundly entrancing, steady waltz across eons. The universe does not feel the urgency; it's eternally in the ‘Now'. This divine lesson is as empowering as it's transformative.

Let's consider an experience I had while trekking Mt. Kilimanjaro a few years ago. Wrapped up against the biting cold, each breath becoming increasingly laboured, I remember pushing myself to climb faster. Suddenly, my guide, a shrewd, warm-hearted local named Mzee Chacha, cautioned me, his voice firm but kind, “Pole Pole (slowly slowly), Tim. The mountain isn’t going anywhere.” His words halted not just my hasty footsteps but the frantic thoughts in my head.

That’s when it hit me – the mountain ascents of our life are not races. The beauty lies not in the speed but the journey itself, the nourishment we draw, the lessons we learn, and how much we enrich ourselves on our way.

Let's ponder over this, if the universe has infinite time to expand ceaselessly, why do we, as part of this infinite existence, shove ourselves into the confinements of accelerated timelines? Isn’t this dissonance towards the natural pace a root cause of our anxieties and burnouts?

Harvard Business Review mentions in an enlightening article that being attuned to nature's rhythm can boost productivity and overall well-being. Similarly, imagine the profound impact on us if we aligned our life's rhythm to that of the universe.

Testimonies from luminaries worldwide affirm the wisdom of this alignment. Renowned psychologist Carl Jung once stated, “Hurry is not of the Devil; it is the devil.” Another stellar example is our very own Success Insider community, an amalgamation of unique individuals who consciously choose to progress at their own pace while celebrating their milestones.

Establishing sync with the universal rhythm requires a fundamental mindset shift, a paradigm shift that I teach in the transformative LMA course. Fostering self-belief is the root of this shift. Remember, you are an integral part of this cosmic rhythm. Your chapters will unfold in divine order, and each stage of your journey will happen in its right time.

I invite you to pause for a moment and reflect – are you racing against time, or are you dancing with the universe? Are you embracing the larger cosmic rhythm, or are you thrashing against your own divine narrative?

Learning to breathe, to take one step at a time, enabling our life to unfold gracefully, takes courage and conviction. It also takes trust – trust in the universe, in your own process and journey.

Let’s challenge ourselves to live ‘pole pole', as Mzee Chacha would say. Release the urgency, embrace the journey, lean into the divine rhythm of life. Experience the joy of embracing the present moment without the need to rush into the next one.

As the founder of Success Insider, and as your friend, I urge you not to be perturbed by the pace of others. Your dance with the universe is your own. Nurture it, savour it and most importantly trust it – this journey, your pace, your rhythm is BEAUTIFUL. The universe is in no hurry, so why should you be?

Embrace this serene practice. Let's synchronize our steps to the tranquillity of the cosmos and choirs of stars. Let's marvel as we unfold, just right, not rushed — just as the universe intended.