TIME

People often say: "Time goes fast." But does it really? To me time goes always the same, and it never goes fast. Can telling ourselves that time goes fast actually alter our perception of time? Some people believe that what we tell ourselves affects our reality. I am not sure about that but here is what I am sure about: we can't slow down time, but we CAN slow down our perception of time. Here is one of the things that helped me slow down my perception of time: A while ago I wrote a poem (then turned it into a song) called "Things on the Floor Can Wait." I also had a drawing that came with it. I hung it on my refrigerator. That song and drawing kept reminding me to ignore things that speed up time, and cease the simple moments that slow down time. I actively practice capturing as many moments as I can. And I don't just mean: slow down, look at the clouds as often as you can, or meditate a lot. I mean become AWARE of the moments in your life, even if they are not fun or beautiful. Your life is like a painting. Notice the light, notice the shades, notice the line in a poem, notice your emotions, notice your heartbeat, notice you.

           ...Mr. Time  is  his  name
                   The fairest man I know
                          And  it’s  up  t o  YOU
                                If  he’s fast  or   s l o w."