By: Buttercup

Buttercup — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:17:02 +0000

So true, and so confusing. I find myself thinking it is always Friday, or if it Monday, it is always Monday etc. The days are nearly indistinguishable. What I have noticed however, is that if you are waiting for something, time will finally slow down. It would appear this supports your theory, most things are nearly instantaneous as a result of technology. So, granted I would not give up my computer, or cell, or fax but…perhaps the answer is to reinstitute the concept of patience. By setting more long-term goals and laying the groundwork for far reaching results that must be tended to periodically, we may be able to perceptibly slow our own timetables down. This is an important concept, delayed gratification. It is taught in our colleges and for some, it is innate. We have grown accustomed to instant results and too often we are willing to settle for less than our ideal in order to be done with it, the proverbial emptying of the plate. Accomplishments are great, they improve self-esteem among other things but, they can be broken down into savory bites which provide a sense of achievement over a longer term and result in an even greater; dare I say “ideal” accomplishment – eventually. This is a case of looking at the bigger picture, of thinking things through, and of being willing to put in the time necessary to make good choices, avoid harming others, minimize compromising your own values and ultimately making the kind of contributions that do not require a defense. A splash can be satisfying or you can toss pebbles and marvel at the resultant waves.

Comments on: I wish it was Friday

By: Buttercup