Beautifully explained and novel info Tim. I've thought about why some of my own moments seemed stretched out, but I never bothered to go down the rabbit hole. Your post here saved me the trip.
Thanks for sharing your story from your youth, and I'm sorry you had to endure and witness that. I remember some times in my life where I wish I had a fast-forward button I could press to just get through something awful because time in those instances felt so slow. And I've lamented thinking about the good moments that I wish I could've slowed down, paused, and even hit a rewind button for.
Oh well, such is life, and perhaps we're all better for the lack of the remote control. It helps us appreciate the more beautiful moments when they come around, knowing we can't freeze or rewind time.
Have you noticed that different regions of the world experience time differently?
I’ve been studying and thinking about time from a cross-cultural perspective and like most, realize how different regions & nationalities engage with time. After all, we’ve changed our awareness of time zones due to virtual meetings!
When I lived in the far North and daylight was from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, time moved slowly with so much night. Now, living on the Mediterranean shores, where shops close from 12:30 -3:30 or 4:00 pm, time goes either fast or slow depending on how much you can get done within short windows of access.
And consider this, which influences us the most: past, present, or the future? It has a lot to do with our country of origin!
Americans believe they can accomplish anything so the future has the pull.
For some Europeans, the past with its traditions and hierarchies determines the the present, and perhaps in Latin America it might be family legacies that shape perceptions of time.
Which influences Ozzies, Tim?
Other readers? Which influences you more ? Past, Present, Future?
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I needed this knowledge about time. Every other day, I find myself saying how quickly time passes. A year seems to pass in the blink of an eye. I am fascinated to learn about the research-backed facts. Selective attention definitely plays a role in letting us miss the moments, I realize. I function based on selective attention. I am in a phase of life where being on autopilot is all I need because it gets me through the day. But meditation and similar activities, as we Muslims call it praying five times a day (Namaz), can definitely help me in a chaotic routine. Thanks for this wonderful read; it is going to impact my life moving forward.
Very insightful and thought provoking article. Thanks Tim. Like your idea of framing my experiences through the lens of mortality.: The loss of my husband irrevocably changed my perspective of time and of life. My mantra has become: “Each moment is sacred and it speaks to me.”
The Bizarre Reality That We Can Change Our Own Perception of Time
Beautifully explained and novel info Tim. I've thought about why some of my own moments seemed stretched out, but I never bothered to go down the rabbit hole. Your post here saved me the trip.
Thanks for sharing your story from your youth, and I'm sorry you had to endure and witness that. I remember some times in my life where I wish I had a fast-forward button I could press to just get through something awful because time in those instances felt so slow. And I've lamented thinking about the good moments that I wish I could've slowed down, paused, and even hit a rewind button for.
Oh well, such is life, and perhaps we're all better for the lack of the remote control. It helps us appreciate the more beautiful moments when they come around, knowing we can't freeze or rewind time.
Can see the influence of Smart Notes in this article - and it's just what I need, especially looking at mortality as we get older. Thanks
Another interesting line of thought, Tim.
Have you noticed that different regions of the world experience time differently?
I’ve been studying and thinking about time from a cross-cultural perspective and like most, realize how different regions & nationalities engage with time. After all, we’ve changed our awareness of time zones due to virtual meetings!
When I lived in the far North and daylight was from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, time moved slowly with so much night. Now, living on the Mediterranean shores, where shops close from 12:30 -3:30 or 4:00 pm, time goes either fast or slow depending on how much you can get done within short windows of access.
And consider this, which influences us the most: past, present, or the future? It has a lot to do with our country of origin!
Americans believe they can accomplish anything so the future has the pull.
For some Europeans, the past with its traditions and hierarchies determines the the present, and perhaps in Latin America it might be family legacies that shape perceptions of time.
Which influences Ozzies, Tim?
Other readers? Which influences you more ? Past, Present, Future?
Thanks for that one. Truly interesting.
One of the most dramatic stories hidden between the lines. Hope that your good mate survived. I can't quite imagine going through something like this.
Your sentences contain a few errors. Here's the corrected version:
I needed this knowledge about time. Every other day, I find myself saying how quickly time passes. A year seems to pass in the blink of an eye. I am fascinated to learn about the research-backed facts. Selective attention definitely plays a role in letting us miss the moments, I realize. I function based on selective attention. I am in a phase of life where being on autopilot is all I need because it gets me through the day. But meditation and similar activities, as we Muslims call it praying five times a day (Namaz), can definitely help me in a chaotic routine. Thanks for this wonderful read; it is going to impact my life moving forward.
Very insightful and thought provoking article. Thanks Tim. Like your idea of framing my experiences through the lens of mortality.: The loss of my husband irrevocably changed my perspective of time and of life. My mantra has become: “Each moment is sacred and it speaks to me.”
Wow - epic piece of writing Tim!
This is a very intriguing post on the concept of time. We appreciate you taking the time to write and explain it, Tim. 🕰️
Many of successful persons lived a short life. But it seems they llived a larger than life. May be their perspective of time made them invincible.
Another great prospect, as usual.