Enjoying
the Journey: The Reality of Time
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You know that perception creates reality and this includes our
relationship with time.
If you feel stressed and adhere to the adage that "there are never
enough hours in the day" or if you're on the other extreme and believe
"there's all the time in the world", I invite you to explore how your
perception of time influences the quality of your life.
When we believe in a scarcity of time, we feel
stressed and push ourselves to work faster and try harder.
Did you say relax? Who has the time?
So a concept of time as a scarce resource, impacts our ability to
appreciate the present moment. Our life becomes a giant TO DO list and
we miss the point, which is to enjoy the journey.
Imagine an hourglass with a limited amount of sand. You're
standing at the top trying to complete your "task" before the last grain
slips into the bottom chamber. You're racing against time. How does that
feel? You probably feel more like a human doing than a human
being.
Now, imagine an hourglass with an infinite
supply of sand. There's always more and it never runs out.
You're moving about in the bottom chamber knowing that you have an
unlimited supply of time. How do you feel now?
The second scenario may feel better temporarily, but it's missing an
important aspect in the equation of time on earth.
Infinite time may seem to be a better option on the surface.
However if there's no boundary, we can meander from one idea or activity
to the next, not really accomplishing anything, and a sense of
accomplishment is an essential ingredient of a fulfilling life.
With an infinite supply of time, there's no
need for urgency or making choices, and this option may not
be a very practical way to operate, when we're living in a world where
"time is money". Here's something to consider - if we place no value on
time, do we devalue our life on earth?
Both visions are extremes in the continuum of time management.
These extremes are also where many people unconsciously choose to play.
Operating in "the scarcity perception of time" creates a lot of
unnecessary stress and an "all work and no play" lifestyle. It's not a
lot of fun and we're definitely not enjoying the journey. But option two
completely misses the point of the human experience.
The gift of time is that
it encourages you to make conscious choices about how you choose to
spend it. That is a true gift because, with the need to
choose, comes clarity about what is really important to you. Time helps
us determine our values ,which in turn is how we make conscious
decisions and create the
masterpiece which is our life.
The beauty of time is that it helps us feel the preciousness of each
moment.
It's only when we stay focused on the scarcity or the endless
supply extremes of time, that we feel the negative consequences of an
unhealthy relationship.
Life is a tapestry of meaningful experiences only when we are truly able
to appreciate the moment. Time gives us that ability and the middle way
helps us live with a balanced concept of time.
If you could be, do or have anything you
desire, what would you want to experience today, tomorrow or next year?
How would your life change if you allowed your answers to guide you as
you decide how to invest your time?
Your friend and partner in expansion,
Laura Cardone, President of Profits with Purpose
P.S. To learn more about how you can grow
your business and nurture
your soul, visit
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