Time is relative.
When we’re young, time seems to pass ever so slo-o-o-o-owly. Remember back to when you were 12, impatiently waiting to turn 13, and then aching to be 16, 18, and – the most desirable age of all – 21. It seemed to take forever. If we only knew then, what we know now!
What we know now is that, as we age, time flies by so quickly – too quickly. Or so it seems.
Personally, I used to believe that I peaked in my 30’s – and that it would inevitably be downhill from there. What a deluded fool I was! There is something to be said about the fabulous 50’s. And the wisdom – which comes from half a century’s worth of experience and hard lessons, well learned.
This is what I know for sure:
- Make Time your friend, not your enemy. Embrace it. Savor it. Use it well.
- The passage of Time does not necessarily heal all wounds. But, it does help you deal with your wounds.
- Time gives you the ability to see things from a more enlightened perspective.
- Time will only treat you well if you treat yourself well.
- Time teaches you patience – with yourself and with others.
- Time makes you appreciate the past and not take the present for granted.
- Time is absolute. There is always a beginning and an end.
- Time will not stand still while you deliberate about when to write your opus. Do it now.
So, follow your dream, your bliss – whatever it may be. Be confident (but not egotistical), be motivated (but not frantic or hyperactive), and – most importantly – maintain balance in your life (things often go awry when there is no equilibrium).
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heatherfromthegrove 
Heather, my dear, I must disagree on two points. I don’t agree time has a beginning or an end. We are just floating along on its infinite journey. Second, time has made me more patient, (ie with my kids) but has given me less patience — for foolishness and stupidity, that is. Lovely blog, tho, as always.
Ahhh, again, it’s all relative, La Carro.
In the world of h.f.t.g., by believing that time has a beginning and an end, I then hold myself accountable for what I do during that time. In other words, if I believed that I had infinite time, I would put things off for a later, less finite date.
On the subject of patience, yes … I concur, to a certain degree. I, too, do not suffer fools or cretins gladly, however I don’t let them bother me too much anymore because, to quote a great man, “they know not what they do.”
Keep those comments coming…they are much appreciated!
Cheers, La Heather
Heather, time flies by in my life but I think it’s mostly because of my schedule and how much I try to do in a day. So what I do sometimes is this: whatever I don’t have time to do when I’m awake, I dream about it’s completion at night. It may be just a coincidence, but if I do that, things have a way of working out, and everything gets done eventually.
Speaking about time flying by – it’s already October and before you know it, it will be time to get ready for the Christmas season. We’ve just had a nice Indian summer, and the thought of Christmas and winter activities doesn’t exactly thrill me. This is my favorite time of year. I wish September and October would last a lot longer. For once I wish time would just stand still.
October is my favorite month of the year so, yes, I too wish that time would just stand still – at least for just awhile!
Nice post, Heather. I have a few years on you – actually, quite a few – and it just keeps getting better. My favorite saying these days (and I think it may be original): I love my life. Just wish I’d started it sooner.
Thanks, Ann. What’s in a number, after all? I like that saying, by the way!
Good reaading