Staying a little longer on the topic of time, though man-made, time will always be yours. It’s one possession that noone can take from you. Sure others can directly and indirectly influence how you spend your time. However, even that is ultimately up to you.
Time is without a doubt your most valuable commodity because once its spent, you can’t get it back. That’s why you should spend your time mindfully and wisely. Meanwhile, time is also decisive because whether or not you decide what to do with it, rest assured it will be decided one way or another. Hence, the result will be that you either perceive time as having been well spent, squandered or as the enemy working against you.
Thus, in many ways, time is synonymous with a state of mind. Like the mind, time is intangible. It is also a matter of perception. It is uniquely your possession. You are the only one who can enjoy or despise it for you and in the manner of your choosing. Plus, it’s functionality doesn’t require that you be consciously aware of it.
Though contrary to the mind/consciousness, time comes with limitations. It is not indestructible. It is man-made and therefore it can also be disregarded by man. Time does not exist beyond this time-space reality. Time is not limitless. It has a beginning, therefore it has an end. Time is ultimately an illusion.
Yet, no matter the manner in which you choose to perceive time, it will always be yours. Whether it’s a guide or a detriment is all up to you. Either way, time is on your side. Yes it is!!!
“I always arrive late at the office, but I make up for it by leaving early.” – Charles Lamb
