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Why run when the journey itself is the true destination? In this thought-provoking video, we explore a profound tale from Africa where an explorer learns a valuable lesson about pace and purpose. Discover how taking the time to connect with our soul can enhance our personal and professional effectiveness. Tune in to reflect on your own journey!

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an explorer fueled by feverish ambition

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hurried to reach his coveted destination.

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He had surrounded himself with native porters,

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promising a tempting bonus to those who would agree to quicken their pace.

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Lured by the promised reward,

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they walked faster.

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For several sun cycles,

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they advanced hastily,

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pushing their limits.

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One afternoon,

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a sudden and profound silence settled.

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The porters,

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their burdens heavy with fatigue,

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placed them on the reddish earth.

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They refused to continue walking and sat together,

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defying the concept of urgency imposed on them.

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The perplexed white explorer sought to understand their silence,

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their immobility.

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He offered them more money to resume the journey and even more,

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but the porters stubbornly refused all his offers.

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An ocean of gold could have been poured before them,

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yet they would not have moved.

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The explorer's mind,

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accustomed to running and making those he paid run,

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drowned in incomprehension.

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When he asked them the reason for such strange behavior,

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the answer he received was as simple as it was moving.

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Their voice rose.

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We have walked so fast,

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so obstinately

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that we have lost the sense of what we are doing,

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of who we are.

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Our body is here,

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our mind is here,

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but where is our soul

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now?

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We must wait.

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Take the time to breathe.

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We must wait for our souls to catch up with us,

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to find their way back to us.

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Yes,

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our soul knows that the true journey is not to reach a destination,

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but to savor every step that leads us there.

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