Everyone everywhere always running, where are they going? What are they running to accomplish? We are constantly trading our time but in an era where even instant gratification takes too long, is it all worth it? "There is more to life then increasing its speed", said Gandhi.
One would think with our technological advances and massive explosion of goods life would be simpler but I know it's not. We have more to choose from and the possibilities are mind bogglingly endless. And the more we have the more we want. But this ability to satisfy our every desire, constantly anticipating the next thing, breeds impatience. And with the world at our fingertips pleasures feel fleeting.
We are taught to push the limits and are rewarded for signs of productivity. Often multi-tasking to make the cut. Living in constant tension between the urgent and the important, it's no wonder we feel pressed for time. We are swimming in a world of information and drowning in ignorance.
It has been reported that six out of ten people spend their weekends shopping, catching up with loved ones or household chores but really wished they were doing nothing and admitted to feelings of missing out on something but they didn't know what.
Ever find yourself cramming more into every hour of the day? As we hurry through life, trying to fill every free moment doing something useful, we stretch ourselves to the breaking point. And this need has become an addiction that's stressful.
Our time here is fleeting and uncertain. And time itself is a strange resource that's easily traded, visible only when it's passed and highly valued when it's gone. So live in the moment and stop to smell the roses because ultimately it's about balance.
All things in moderation - except moderation. - Oscar Wilde
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