Thank you for taking the Time to write down these important personal discoveries and share them. I’m in the process of re-evaluating my relationship with ‘time management’ as I am also in the privileged space of having extra time because I’m unemployed. Which means I am fully employed in the task of determining how best to spend my time and if there is any skill I can hone that might allow me to monetize how I pass the time. Which is why writing has become an essential activity for me each day— even if no one ever reads it, the moments I spent in my life to dream on the page is time that I spent in process producing original interpretations of the world I witness. I feel positive about the ideas and phrases I have captured and secured somewhere instead of letting them all drift away from my musing mind.
My current effort to ascribe sense to time includes questioning whether time is linear or finite. With evidence of ‘prophecy’ all around, it seems like an argument could be made that some clear-eyed individuals have found a way to catch a glimpse of what lies ahead of us on the number line…
Right now, I’m trying to grasp the ‘time is timeless’ concept that my psychic friend just dropped into my head.
I'm fighting the "tyranny of the urgent" and yes, some of it really is urgent-adjacent (students really do need feedback on their essays, for example). But mostly it's about finding what works. I'm trying to do that.
Yes! Some things are urgent, like student feedback, or if not urgent, at least time sensitive. But I think you're definitely on the right track determining what is reasonable to accomplish and the best method for you. I wish you luck!
I love this piece and you've given me some much needed peace and perspective. I also watercolor doodle and play around with color for relaxation. I've been a working artist and doing art as a business killed the joy eventually. Joy is resistance.
Always right on time with the things I need to hear as well. 💚 A week ago I took all social media apps off my phone because my anxiety spiked to a fever pitch and I lack the willpower to "just stop checking them." This week was stressful but also far more peaceful than the week before. Learning and learning that rest doesn't have to be earned.
Well friend I don't think we have to earn rest but if ANYONE has earned theirs, it's YOU! Good for you for getting off the doomscroll train! I am trying to follow my own advice with this.
Thank you for taking the Time to write down these important personal discoveries and share them. I’m in the process of re-evaluating my relationship with ‘time management’ as I am also in the privileged space of having extra time because I’m unemployed. Which means I am fully employed in the task of determining how best to spend my time and if there is any skill I can hone that might allow me to monetize how I pass the time. Which is why writing has become an essential activity for me each day— even if no one ever reads it, the moments I spent in my life to dream on the page is time that I spent in process producing original interpretations of the world I witness. I feel positive about the ideas and phrases I have captured and secured somewhere instead of letting them all drift away from my musing mind.
My current effort to ascribe sense to time includes questioning whether time is linear or finite. With evidence of ‘prophecy’ all around, it seems like an argument could be made that some clear-eyed individuals have found a way to catch a glimpse of what lies ahead of us on the number line…
Right now, I’m trying to grasp the ‘time is timeless’ concept that my psychic friend just dropped into my head.
I recommend Oliver Burkeman’s books for a longer exploration of how to live the time we have.
Thank you for the recommendation.
I'm fighting the "tyranny of the urgent" and yes, some of it really is urgent-adjacent (students really do need feedback on their essays, for example). But mostly it's about finding what works. I'm trying to do that.
Yes! Some things are urgent, like student feedback, or if not urgent, at least time sensitive. But I think you're definitely on the right track determining what is reasonable to accomplish and the best method for you. I wish you luck!
I appreciate your essay, Dana, and agree that we must stop allowing our frenetic inner voice and the pace of the world around us to dictate our pace. You may be interested in this post I wrote a few months ago. https://open.substack.com/pub/juliesniderauthor126/p/stretching-and-shrinking-how-the?r=3zlo8c&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false
I love this piece and you've given me some much needed peace and perspective. I also watercolor doodle and play around with color for relaxation. I've been a working artist and doing art as a business killed the joy eventually. Joy is resistance.
Thank you for commenting! It's really amazing what being creative can do for our minds and our physical selves. Play heals!
Always right on time with the things I need to hear as well. 💚 A week ago I took all social media apps off my phone because my anxiety spiked to a fever pitch and I lack the willpower to "just stop checking them." This week was stressful but also far more peaceful than the week before. Learning and learning that rest doesn't have to be earned.
Well friend I don't think we have to earn rest but if ANYONE has earned theirs, it's YOU! Good for you for getting off the doomscroll train! I am trying to follow my own advice with this.