"first he thought it was just for a short time (the leak of motivation)
but it wasn't. it wasn't easy to accept this for him he wanted to fight
against this but his feelings were too strong. after he took this
decision he felt relieved. the emotions transform him into another
world while skating, he needs them. but now he hasn't them. it's no
fun, when only his body is on ice. that would not be him. his decision
is a result from all the past seasons. because of his success he isn't
able to realise how good his life is. he has to enjoy it now and needs
more time for himself. moreover he says he's not the "petit prince"
anymore. he wants to gain more experiences in other areas (maybe
dancing or theatre). but nevertheless he has fun on ice and maybe he'll
sakte the worlds but he said that you sometimes have to do a step
backwards in order to develop. maybe his motivation comes back and he
hopes so but if not he can't change it...."

Good luck Stephane!