What time is it?
The advent of time-telling devices allowed us to measure time accurately. We set alarms and wear watches on our wrists. We can’t deny the dominance of time over our lives. We go in circles, trying to chase the hands of the clock.
Time may seem like a funny thing, sometimes. Come to think of it, time itself is simply the movement of a clock. But everyone knows the feeling of time appearing to slow down or speed up.
Time forces us to act when we would rather relax. Our lives are guided and measured by “time”. We live in fear of wasting time, and not being able to accomplish anything meaningful.
Clocks are fitted on our desktops and phones. We rush here and there to meet deadlines, and time seem to be a burden.
Truth be told, “time” is not the problem. The problem is “fear“. We are afraid of time, and its limit. To appear reliable and responsible, we can’t help but worry about time. It gives some of us anxiety.
The conduct of our lives is based on fear. And when we end up not utilizing our time, it result in anger, and regrets.
You know the feeling of being stuck in traffic, while in a hurry. How about waiting in line, or expecting a phone call? A slow internet connection can drive us crazy. We incessantly glare at the clock, and grumble. Impatience sparks frustration, and finally flares into rage.
In spite of our worries, time has never been a renewable resource. We have to learn to use time, without fear, because time is good at reflecting our fears.
Use the time you have to do more of the things that fulfill you as an individual. You don’t have to be enslaved by external obligations, or social demands, because regrets can be so easy when it comes to “time”.
You don’t have to power ahead all the time. Life is a natural phenomenon of work and rest, of reflection, and of growth. You are only one thread in an exquisitely intricate web of events, and sometimes, life doesn’t work to your schedule.
You might feel pressured, by man-made timing. That is why it is important to work more with the timing of inspired action, because when you are inspired to do something, the task will seem less tedious, and more fulfilling.
Start living in freedom, rather than fear, because fear is slavery. Anxiety over “time”, isn’t going to change anything. This ticking all through the night, will eat your soul, if you become obsessed with it.
So nice post !!!
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Thank you.
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Wonderful
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Thank you so much. 🙂
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You’re welcome
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Good one!!!
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Thank you, Era. 🙂
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Welcome 🙂
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The time in hand is the length between the day we are born to the day we will die… clocks are just the reminder that we are time bound. Good read!
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I have never really thought of it that way.
Great thoughts. 🙂
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Your thought gave birth to my thought 😊 thank you!
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That’s great.
You’re welcome. 🙂
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So true my friend. Very nicely written. Great advice to everyone I think for me getting older has helped this “slavery to time” for me. Great piece. Have a blessed day. Love 💕 Joni
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Thank you so much.
Have a blessed day too, Joni. 🙂❤
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Thank you my friend. 🌸🌺❤️
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Very well written… ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
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Thank you, Elena. ❤
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No problem 💕
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this is interesting. I’ve thought a lot about it myself, and I don’t know exactly what to do about it, but it’s a start to think about it. thanks for the post!
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True. Thinking about it is a start. 🙂
You’re welcome. ❤
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Congratulations The Freethinker!
Your articles are awesome and superb, as a support for mental well-being
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Thank you so much. 🙂
You’re very kind.
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You’re most welcome all the best to you and your blog
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Wish you the same. ❤
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Hah!!! Time⏳😝 Very interesting post …loved reading 🙂
Don’t forget to Glee and spread sparkles ✨
-Nani 💖
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Thank you so much, Sparkle. ✨
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My pleasure 🥰
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Good one!
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Thank you. 🙂
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This is so nicely written!! You made a lot of good points about time and how we should not let it control us 🙂
~Sam
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Thank you so much. 🙂
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True! We haven’t really lived freely because we are always afraid of time. Sometimes I feel time has become more important than our own selves.
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You couldn’t have said it any better, Harsh..
Nice one. 🙂
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Thanks. 🙂
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Welcome. ❤
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Love this view of time. 🕖
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Thanks. 🙂
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True..
People waste efforts on trying to manage time which is a constant…they got to set their priorities right instead…
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Thank you for your thoughts, Krish. 🙂
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Absolutely stunning post.
Time is indeed mysterious!😉
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Yep. 🙂
Thank you, Aathmana. ❤
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Yes. Inspired action is the key to an enjoyable and impactful use of time. I wish inspiration was more consistent rather than elusive with its coming and going. Great post! Very interesting.
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Beautiful..!!
You said it perfectly well, David.
I wish too. If only it is consistent.
Thank you, David. 🙂
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Time is so precious that we need to treasure it forever by writing down the memories of the past. Thank you for sharing this very inspiring post!
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You are most welcome. 🙂
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Loved this blog, it was very insightful! 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂
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Oh yes, we all are really a slave of time. I never looked it this way. Thanks for giving a different insight.😊
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You’re welcome, Shruti. 🙂❤
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That’s very true. It isn’t that time is against us so much as that our fears latch onto time as a symbol. That’s probably why I have so many anxiety dreams in which I look at the clock and realize I’m late for something.
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Yep. Yep.
The problem is fear, not time. 🙂
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Such a nice post, well written😊👌
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Thank you so much
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Wow… Good work
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Thank you so much.
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You’re welcome
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bookmarked!!, I like your blog!
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Thank you
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Very nice write-up. I definitely appreciate this site. Keep it up!
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Thank you.
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