Her: Time

To quote a dying King Henry VIII in the last episode of the TV show, "The Tudors," what is the one thing that man cannot gain back if lost? Not virtue or honour, as those can be gained back with one's actions, but time. Time once gone really is lost forever. Whether or not this quote is historically fictitious, there is a lot to be gained from the lesson of using your limited time on this rock wisely.

Scientifically aside, I think we've all felt the "relativity" of time. I remember that I felt like my first 10 years of my life took FOREVER... and the second decade not so much. Time stands still when you're in the moment, in the zone, whether it be a performance or some kind of intense physical exertion; here, 60s can feel like 30min. On the other hand, being busy can also make the time pass very quickly. My friend and I from university are still looking for November 2005. Many of my "elders" have said that once you hit a certain age (30 or 40), the time just keeps on going by faster. 

I often feel like I never have enough time for everything that I want to get done in a day. I've always wondered if others feel the same way, or if the majority of people feel as if they do have enough time for everything. This most likely has to do with planning and organisation, which I admit, I'm not always the best at (and will devote a blog or two about later). It may just be that I often worry about not having enough time, and waste time worrying, when in essence, I could be using that time to do what needs to get done.

So how does one make the best use of time? Having a little one on the way has made me reflect on how I currently use my time. Does making the best use of time mean being constantly busy with activities that are meant for growth and challenge? For me, I don't think it's necessarily about being constantly busy, which can ultimately drag one down. I believe that making the best use of time, for me, has to do with being present in the moment with the people and activities that give me the most joy.  With this in mind, I have started to make a few changes since I know my time is better spent preparing for the baby rather than trying to make a little bit of cash at an unrewarding job.

Time is precious, especially considering the fragility of life. I often try to think of what it would be like to find out that you only have a few months to live. Would you change the way you would live given this situation? If your answer is yes, then perhaps you should consider making those changes now. I think that this is a good question to periodically ask yourself, to be sure you are living authentically and happily.

Wishing you all fulfillment and joy in your days...