As the second day of 2007 proceeds at the same pace as every day before it, now seems as good a time as any to reflect on time.
It's funny because time is partially a construct and partially a crutch. Though clearly we move from one moment to another, the creation of seconds, minutes and hours was made somewhat arbitrarily. The decision that there would be twenty-four hours in a day isn't based on anything except an observation that such a division of the day might work well with the movement of the sun across the horizon.
In our lives, we ebb and flow on the currents and eddies time provides for us. Getting to work requires keeping track of "when" we are to arrive. Some people ride buses, streetcars and subways to get to work, and have to consult schedules to know "when" the next vehicle will arrive. We keep track of birthdays and treat them as very special days in our lives. Important holidays and observances occur on an "annual" basis at times denoted by the calendar or by the motions of the moon.
If we are not mindful of time then we end up being "late", which can cause issues with people we were supposed to meet, or we could be denied the ability to do something we would have done if we were "on time".
But really, what is the true essence behind what we do with our time? We "invest" it in friends, places, tasks, jobs, children, spouses, events, etc. with the aim to "use" our time wisely. But at the beginning of the year we're offered a whole new chunk of time, a New Year, to decide how we can improve the way we relate to the time we have on our hands.
This year, take the time to reflect on time. Think about how you invest your time. Think about how you construct time in your own existence and determine for yourself in what ways your usage of time impairs your enjoyment of your life. Reflect on what it is you really want from life and how best to use your scarce minutes and days to get to where you want to go.
And have a wonderful year. It's ticking away, even as we speak. Time flies when you're having fun.
1 comment:
Oh I have missed your writing. I love this post. It reminds me immediately of some of the issues I have had with me "losing time" and my father reminding me that the clock is relative...only to me.
Powerful stuff. Great to catch up with you, I see your vibe is just as stellar as ever. Cheers!
*RPM*
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