![]() ![]() Again, I know they are right deep down inside. A life that includes him, but that does not consist solely of him.” “This is all very understandable”, they say, “but not feasible”. A life that is not structured around him. “We know that you want to see concrete results, and start life anew. Others warn me about the dangers of speed, in particular in the aftermath of a traumatic experience. “Towns where men are still curious of the old times, towns rich of theatres, squares, cafes, workshops, restaurants and spiritual places, towns with untouched landscapes and charming craftsman where people are still able to recognise the slow course of the seasons and their genuine products respecting tastes, health and spontaneous customs," as explained in the Cittaslow Manifesto. Some, like the wise P., introduced me to “slow living”, the movement which was born in Italy in 1999, through the idea of cittaslow, or slow cities. Now it is time to slow down, to take care of yourself.” Both in their diagnosis and in their suggested cure. People who truly love and care about me, with the best of intentions. I felt I would die, cease to exist, if I slowed down, let alone stopped. Speed and action was a means of survival. I had to be active, or “pro-active” if you are into those fancy neologisms, to simply live. I was speed I had to be faster than fast, quicker than quick. ![]() ![]() I had never thought how much McQueen’s mantra described me, from my mannerisms to my overall philosophy of life, until he was gone. Every detail of this opening scene was carved into our minds so was the timing of the exclamation. When time is up, the doors of Mac, the veteran trailer which carries him, would open and we hear the rallying cry “Oh yeah” while the cameras are flashing in the background. The movie would start with the above monologue by McQueen, a self-motivating mantra he repeats before each race. Pixar’s box office hit, The Cars, the computer-animated story of Lightning McQueen who intends to be the first rookie to win the famous Piston Cup race. It was one of his all time favourites after all. I don’t know how many times we watched this. Breakfast? Maybe I should have had breakfast? Brekkie could be good for me. ![]()
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