“Life is like riding a bicycle.
To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
Albert Einstein wrote this quote in a letter to his son, Eduard, on February 5, 1930. I wonder what the son thought about it. Regardless, there are only two ways: one is to accept and another is to differ.
There are so many quotes by Einstein that I lovelovelove. But when I read this one, I kinda went…ick.
I mean–okay, we are given the opportunity to choose to just keep moving. But there are also times in life when the “just keep moving” mantra is not applicable. If we keep on going without knowing if we’re heading towards the right direction, we might be getting off a worse track.
I want to live a life in which I can jump off that bicycle (that might just as well be heading in circles) and sit and savor a sunset, a laugh, a moment of perfection found in everything…because life is meant to be savored, absorbed, adored and experienced.
This is true even for the parts that stretch me and those that rub uncomfortably against me. Yup, these can be sat with, experienced and better yet, learned from.
In every opportunity presented, I ask myself what I’ve got to lose. If it’s something really dangerous/risky, I’ll avoid it. Else, I’ll have to try. But nope, I don’t want to move in circles or keep heading in the same atrocious direction. I want to hop out of the madness and listen deeper to the very thing I’m tempted to rush through.
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Very nice one dear!! I agree with every point you have said totally related to all nature in life…
Thanks, Jane! 😀 Kapit lang.
Keep moving, but if you feel you are in the wrong direction ,it is either you stop or change your direction
So it’s better if you know the direction where you’re going. If you think you’re moving to the wrong path, think about your priorities where a new firm foundation will be made. Then understand what and where you want to go in life as these will provide your vision and spirit.
A good quote to live by. Just curious,pwede ba sa motorcycle na lang. Just kidding.
Haha of course you can have anything. Make sure to have gas!
Life is meant to be lived onwards. We are who we are today by how the past shaped us but we are who we would be tomorrow by the choices we make and we live up to.
By that, we should take responsibility in the choices that we make, as we will be the bearers of the quality and condition of your life in the end. We live with the voice in our gut–that little voice that whispers when we gave up too soon or didn’t try hard enough. When you hear this inner voice speaking to you, it’s usually right. It’s your choice, then, to get up and keep moving forward.
i would say , take everything you experience as part of the blessing . living like riding a bicycle is like a trial and error … and definitely will wont lose anything at all , instead youll gain more as you will learn from the experience .
Indeed, we do not lose but just learn from the experience. If all else seem to feel, let us be reminded that we are not alone in the world and that we can always ask for help and guidance. As no man is an island, there are many people who are willing to extend their hands and lift us up if asked. We have friends, church mates, family and other colleagues who can help us face the world again and to radiate hope to keep moving forward.
You know what, this is an awesome insight. Thanks! I needed this. 😉
Hello Dust, you’re welcome. 🙂
I remember this quote in my cellphone before, moving forward and pushing yourself to become the best person you are.. just keep on going!
Yup, we need to keep pushing ourselves mentally. Life can hit hard. And I bet you agree here, Mark. 🙂 Sometimes we get knocked down even when we don’t see it coming. When this happens, it’s not about how hard you get hit but about how hard you can get hit. Albeit with these obstacle, it’s important to find a strength (and inspiration) to continue the journey.
Great list of moving and informative insights. Just keep going. You will arrive there before you knew it!
Thanks, John!
I could relate to this in terms of quitting two of my office jobs back then. I knew that I was only going in circles. I knew that it wasn’t a profession that I’m passionate about. But you know what? I went off ‘my bike’ and followed the one thing that made me happy, to be a writer. 🙂 There will always be great risks. But it’s through making these risks that you see changes in your life that are worth living for.
It’s hard to really find what I’m passionate about because there are too many! I sometimes think if it is possible to shift careers every day and I’d be having different roles in each day of the week (e.g. writer on Mondays, IT consultant on Tuesdays, and so on). But I know there’s no such thing as that as I vividly try to imagine. 🙁 I don’t know when I am able to say confidently that I want to be stuck at one course for the rest of my life.
When you want something very badly the universe conspire to grant your wish. Without passion we are a vacuum. Yes, do not be a headless chicken that is going in circles. Start following your heart!
That’s like what the book The Alchemist said. Thanks, Orly!
I’ve loved that quote the first time I saw it as a friend’s FB stat. Maybe it is my age or the courses I’ve had taken over the years… but it reminded me to keep moving to see the rainbow after the rain. the world will not wait for my broken heart to heal so I should go on even if it is hurting. (why o why did i become poetic now?) well that’s my version as that was the highlight of my life when i came across it. but it has different application to different people.
I just stop and reflect if I don’t know where I am heading at and then continue when the light is showing. God is always there guiding us.
I remember when I was learning how to ride a bicycle… I did not stop until I master it. My eyes, hands, legs could hardly coordinate with each other and I find it difficult to balance but when I finally move forward and see far… I found myself biking and enjoying the ride.
LIFE is a journey and we are faced will hurdles along the way. We have to choose a smooth road to travel on but there are still bumps that will make us stumble.
When we are effectively stopped by obstacles, we deny ourselves the chance to see what lies after the difficulties. I do not believe that there is nothing in this life but difficulties and so we must move on.
True.. we are not a tree. Let’s continue to move, grow, stretch and accepts life’s challenges with open arms! I’ll make us stronger and learned. 🙂
This has always been my mantra in life. I have to keep moving to get going 🙂
Einstein is really genius hehe. We really have to keep moving for us to prosper 🙂
So true! Just keep moving forward and keep your balance so you can survive life.