Time and Relationships

Your Perception of Time Matters

Time is our most valuable asset. Right. We’ve all have heard this. And, rightfully so.  It’s the great equalizer. Rich, poor, old, or young, it doesn’t matter. At the end of a day, each of us is granted with 24 hours. However, this is not about how to better use 24 hours. There is plenty of information on time management and productivity.  Not to mention, procrastination is my Achilles; therefore, me writing about time management is less than ideal.  This however is related to the way we view time. 

If you operate under the perception that you have a lot of time, there is a tendency to put things off. On the other hand, if you believe that you are running out of time, you may operate with a heighten sense of urgency.

In essence…

Your perception of time determines how you use it. 

Which means, establishing the right perspective, is foundational to utilizing time in a way that’s both healthy and beneficial. So next time your evaluating how to best use your time, consider the following facts about time.

Three Lessons I learned about Time in Life

It Never Ends: Time never stops, but time does end. On our last day on Earth, the time we have will come to an end, but time itself will continue. This continuation confirms that even in our darkest hour, life goes on.  Some experiences demand that we reflect on the past, and other experiences call us to relish in the moment, but every experience requires that we move on – good or bad.

 It Never Goes Backwards: No matter what we do or say, time moves in one direction – forward. Therefore, our peripheral vision should only be used as a reference point, and not a guide.   Wasted amounts of time have been used in the opposite direction of where life is headed.

 It Never Changes: Our feelings about time may change, but time is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.  In moments of bliss, time moves like rapid light, but in moments of hurt, time feels like an ultra-marathon.  Yet regardless of our personal feelings, time is consistent. Therefore, decisions about our future should reflect the realities of time, and not the revolving nature of how we feel.