Time has always fascinated me. It’s something we chase, complain about, and yet, never fully understand. I remember waiting for something exciting—maybe meeting a close friend after months or finally getting a break after a long week. In those moments, time moves painfully slow. But when I’m with people I love, laughing, and living in the moment, time seems to slip away like sand through my fingers.
It made me wonder—why does time feel so different in different situations? The truth is, time isn’t rigid; it’s how we perceive it.
I’ve heard so many people say, “I don’t have time for this,” or “If I had time, I would follow my passion.” For the longest time, I believed that too. I would put things off, thinking that someday, when I have more time, I’ll do what I truly want. But then I realized—we always have time for the things that truly matter to us. It’s just a matter of priorities.
Breaking Free from Society’s Timetable
Growing up, I followed the same pattern as everyone else—study, work, and wait for the weekends to finally feel “free.” I used to count down the days until Friday, excited to do things I loved over the weekend. But one day, I stopped and asked myself—Why should my happiness be restricted to two days a week?
Who decided that Mondays should be all about work? Why can’t I take a break on a random Tuesday if I need it? Society has built this system, making us believe that we need permission to pause, to rest, to enjoy. But in reality, we have the power to decide how we use our time.
Living in the Now
I’m still learning to let go of the pressure to “manage time” and instead focus on living time. If something excites me, I try to make time for it, even if it’s just for a few minutes a day. If I need rest, I remind myself that it’s okay to take a break—even on a weekday.
Time is ours to shape. The “perfect time” doesn’t exist—it’s simply now.
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