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MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 25, 2012 07:36 AM By this I do not mean what is usually meant when people speak of time management, but a metaphysical approach. I invite knowflakes to share their approaches to getting to really appreciate the illusory nature of time. My present thing that I am working on, is to be aware of all the "wasted" minutes we are not usually aware of and to really experience how long they last, for instance, waiting for a kettle to boil or a computer to boot. Practising this really helps me appreciate the relativity of saying that something takes "a long time" or "a short time". ------------------ To live outside the law you must be honest. Bob Dylan IP: Logged
emitres Moderator Posts: 479 From: Registered: Aug 2010	posted July 25, 2012 12:53 PM that's really interesting... will have to try that some time... i generally fill those spaces with some other activity so i've never really paid much attention to how long or how short it takes... maybe the key is to become more aware... ------------------ " Some define good as that which preserves, and evil as that which destroys; but destruction can be cleansing and purifying, for there is such a thing in both men and races as spiritual constipation, which comes from too much preservation of the status quo." ( Dion Fortune ) IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 25, 2012 03:21 PM i generally fill those spaces with some other activity I would say that accurately represents the "normal" approach to time management, which is basically: you do not waste something called "time". A metaphysical approach would be to empty the space of activity and observe. By wasting time in this way, you may paradoxically gain more than you lose. ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
charmainec Moderator Posts: 5790 From: Venus next to Randall Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 26, 2012 03:28 AM Like emitres, I fill "gaps" with other activities - while waiting. I generally do not follow time, never wear a watch, even the time on my pc and phone are out. For me "time" adds stress in the sense of rushing and limiting me to do something. ------------------ quote: Remember, love can conquer the influences of the planets....It can even eliminate karma. Linda Goodman IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 26, 2012 08:43 AM Yes, I would say step 1 is definitely stop wearing a watch. On holiday I once went for a whole day thinking Saturday was Sunday. I felt strangely exhilarated when I realised I had done this. ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 26, 2012 10:28 AM Link to an earlier thread on this subject http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000337.html ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
emitres Moderator Posts: 479 From: Registered: Aug 2010	posted July 26, 2012 11:15 AM i too do not wear a watch and found that simple step to be liberating... unfortunately, i live with a man who is still quite fixated on what the "time" is so no chance for me to mess with the clocks in the house (although, every year at the time change i do attempt to leave the clocks the hour "ahead" or "behind"... so far hasn't worked, he changes them within a day or two)... this morning, while heating the kettle, i did try your suggestion maklhouf - then i heard a strange bird call so i grabbed the binoculars to check it out... will attempt it again later ------------------ " Some define good as that which preserves, and evil as that which destroys; but destruction can be cleansing and purifying, for there is such a thing in both men and races as spiritual constipation, which comes from too much preservation of the status quo." ( Dion Fortune ) IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 26, 2012 11:32 AM I do that thing with the clocks too, every year. I am always astonished at how short a time it takes before I find myself back in sync with rest of my time zone, despite my best efforts to stay out of step. ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 26, 2012 02:05 PM Another relevant thread http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000485.html ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 27, 2012 12:46 AM Video, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOhXZ4rGTcI&feature=player_embedded ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
emitres Moderator Posts: 479 From: Registered: Aug 2010	posted July 27, 2012 10:49 AM thanks for sharing the video... while she was sharing her news i was keeping an eye on the time passing - once she starting the meditation i was focusing on her directly and, oddly enough, time went by quicker... hhmm... ------------------ " Some define good as that which preserves, and evil as that which destroys; but destruction can be cleansing and purifying, for there is such a thing in both men and races as spiritual constipation, which comes from too much preservation of the status quo." ( Dion Fortune ) IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 27, 2012 02:12 PM quote: Originally posted by emitres: thanks for sharing the video... while she was sharing her news i was keeping an eye on the time passing - once she starting the meditation i was focusing on her directly and, oddly enough, time went by quicker... hhmm... These quotes are from the bible, so not for everybody, but you might find them relevant http://www.realtime.net/~wdoud/topics/redmtime.html ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 27, 2012 02:17 PM My favorite, psalm 90 verse 12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 23740 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 28, 2012 12:56 PM ------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 29, 2012 12:27 AM I caught myself feeling impatient today and I realised how that made me want time to go faster, so I was actually shortening the time available to me by my own emotional attitude. ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 23740 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 30, 2012 10:02 AM I do that sometimes. ------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 30, 2012 05:57 PM I now have it as my goal to remind myself of the unreality of the concept of time, whenever I look at a clock or calendar. ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 23740 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 31, 2012 09:58 AM I tell myself "Illusion!" whenever I look at a clock. Similar to "cancel, cancel." ------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted July 31, 2012 02:22 PM Yes, that's exactly what I need to do. I've been bad at it in the past, but it is really necessary to deny the reality of chronological time rigorously, because it has such a hold on everybody's minds. Unless you deal with it you can't escape it. ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 01, 2012 08:43 AM This thread may also be of relevance here, http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum6/HTML/000561.html ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 23740 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 02, 2012 01:34 PM ------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 03, 2012 03:13 AM If I ruled the world, children would not go to school. Everything there is based on time and age. ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 23740 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 03, 2012 01:35 PM Good point. Linda wanted schools to teach Astrology to children. ------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged
Randall Webmaster Posts: 23740 From: Saturn next to Charmainec Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 04, 2012 09:59 AM School is a necessary evil, I'm afraid. ------------------ "Never mentally imagine for another that which you would not want to experience for yourself, since the mental image you send out inevitably comes back to you." Rebecca Clark IP: Logged
MAKLHOUF Knowflake Posts: 352 From: Registered: Apr 2009	posted August 05, 2012 03:35 AM Not to the numerous homeschoolers. There is no necessity for school, except as a prison system, to keep children off the streets ------------------ And I will give you the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places Isaiah 45:3 IP: Logged

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