Thanks for sharing that great post. What a great reminder. I struggle with feeling like my life is not enough or like I'm doing enough because I don't really do much anymore besides hang out with my parents and my dog. Maybe other people would say that's not enough but by worrying about it, I think Seneca would say that I'm depriving myself of the present moment. I can enjoy my life how it is right now, no matter how it looks 😊
Thank you for this. Touching mortality at an early age like I did left me with an awareness of the brevity of life. Yet, as I look back I realize how much I’ve been fortunate to experience as the years have unfolded. Life feels both long and short and that paradox is beautifully illuminated in this piece
Chris, thanks for sharing this. Carolyn’s central point—'Life is long if you know how to use it'—is a powerful counter-narrative to the productivity-obsessed culture. It’s a true pattern interrupt.
This highlights a critical distinction between 'Time Spent' and 'Time Lived.' 'Time Spent' is measured by the clock and is often filled with obligations. 'Time Lived' is measured by presence and is filled with intention.
The goal isn't to manage the clock more efficiently, but to invest more moments into 'Time Lived.' This piece is a great reminder of where that investment yields the highest return
I also wish I had written this piece, haha. Thank you for sharing it! We could all use the reminder.
Thanks for sharing that great post. What a great reminder. I struggle with feeling like my life is not enough or like I'm doing enough because I don't really do much anymore besides hang out with my parents and my dog. Maybe other people would say that's not enough but by worrying about it, I think Seneca would say that I'm depriving myself of the present moment. I can enjoy my life how it is right now, no matter how it looks 😊
Life with a dog is a life well lived in my book :)
Thank you for sharing this writing, and your thoughts arising from the profound words.
Thank you to the author for their sharing.
Thank you!
Thank you for this. Touching mortality at an early age like I did left me with an awareness of the brevity of life. Yet, as I look back I realize how much I’ve been fortunate to experience as the years have unfolded. Life feels both long and short and that paradox is beautifully illuminated in this piece
Thanks Elizabeth!
I enjoyed this so so much
Carolyn and Maura are both amazing writers!
Chris, thanks for sharing this. Carolyn’s central point—'Life is long if you know how to use it'—is a powerful counter-narrative to the productivity-obsessed culture. It’s a true pattern interrupt.
This highlights a critical distinction between 'Time Spent' and 'Time Lived.' 'Time Spent' is measured by the clock and is often filled with obligations. 'Time Lived' is measured by presence and is filled with intention.
The goal isn't to manage the clock more efficiently, but to invest more moments into 'Time Lived.' This piece is a great reminder of where that investment yields the highest return
Well said, Rin!
Wow, felt like each paragraph was a tick box that I had to check because it was so relatable.
I felt the same way!