A rhythm of life that feels right
The pace of life is the rhythm that shapes our days – sometimes a fast, insistent beat that demands focus and quick decisions, sometimes a slow, reflective pulse that encourages presence and gentle attention. It affects how we prioritise, how we experience the passage of time and how we relate to others: a hectic pace can create stress and division, while a slower pace can deepen understanding, imagination and creativity.
The photo was taken on the last day of December 2025 during my and Estia's long walks. During the approximately 4–5 km walk, I try not to think about anything, and yes, it's not that easy... But I'm making progress!
A rhythm of life that feels right
Learning to recognise and consciously adapt our pace – speeding up to seize opportunities and meet necessary demands, slowing down to recover, breathe and notice small joys – helps us to deal with change with greater resilience, perspective and clarity.
How can I achieve a pace of life that feels right for me?
As someone who has always been a super-active and busy person, will I change my perception of time? My previous life was characterised by acceleration, by the art of doing many things at once, of getting more and more done in limited time. How can I learn the Greek art of ‘siga-siga’? To focus more on the moment without letting my thoughts fly to the next hour, the next day, the next month or the next year?
Gnospi, Mani, Agios Nikolaos, winter 2025. It’s a wonderful puzzle of caves, platforms, steps and rocks from which you dive into deep and shocking deep blue water
What “siga-siga” means?
"Siga siga" (σιγά-σιγά) is a Greek phrase meaning "slowly, slowly" or "take your time," representing a philosophy of calm, unhurried living, enjoying the moment, and taking things step by step without rushing. It's a cultural motto in Greece and Cyprus, emphasizing patience, relaxation, and a measured approach to life, suggesting things will happen when they're meant to, gradually and surely
A Greek acquaintance said to me: ‘It takes a lot of energy to learn the siga-siga technique’. I look forward to 2026 and want to immerse myself in the art of living in the present. I hope to meet many of you who have the same goal.
