Timing is everything.. Isn't it?

Is there such a thing as the "perfect time" ? And if so, how would you know? That project you always wanted to start, the course you want to take, that trip you would like to go on.. when do you know if it's the right time to do any of those things? Is there some sort of sign? The subject of timing comes up often in romantic relationships as well. It's always a hard pill to swallow, when the one you like, or love, tells you they can't be with you the way that you would like them to because it's just not the right time. Really? When will it be?

Time is an illusion to me. It prevents us from doing the things that we want, and from living our lives to our greatest abilities. We're too busy worrying about not having enough time, that we do things hurriedly, and impatiently. It makes it easy for us to put things and people that matter to us on the back-burner. It provides us with excuses for why we can't do something, or why we won't. We are able to effectively place blame on this thing called time because it's convenient, everyone can understand and relate, therefore it won't be held against us. 

We are obsessed with a Future that doesn't exist. That may or may not happen. We fear it, we hope for it, we put all of our trust, and faith in it. But does it really do us any good? We have this same kind of obsession with the Past. Based on what happened to us or those we know, we tend to make decisions and judgments based on what our memory serves us. It's our defense. But while it is seen as protection and can prevent us from making the same mistakes, it can also hold us back from experiencing great things. The Past and Future are major influences in our lives today but are also our biggest downfalls. Everything you've done up until this point, may have been because of your past experiences and what you hope or worry that the future may bring. But what about today? The present moment, the most relevant, tends to get overlooked. No one appreciates it. No one savors it. Yet that's all we ever have. Every day brings about a new opportunity but if we're not paying attention, we miss them. Your obsession with the Past and Future makes it hard for you to be grateful. Makes it even harder for you to be mindful. You are out of touch with reality. You're not as compassionate to those surrounding you. All because you're consumed with this concept of Time. 

Start living your lives presently. Pay attention to what's around you.. and become more aware of the people/things that you put off, or treat poorly. Once you do you will start to see major changes. The things you failed to notice, will suddenly become clear. You will begin to smile more, love more, and finally live the way that you're supposed to. Your relationships will flourish. Success will come abundantly. Certain things will just take on a whole new meaning. You will no longer feel the constraints of Time. Get rid of this illusion because Life only seems short when you fail to appreciate what's in it.