Time Passing vs. Living Fully: How to Make Every Moment Count.

Dr. Subla noor
3 min readJun 23, 2024

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Time is something that we frequently forget in the rush of modern life. Because we are trapped in routines, we constantly miss the present and look forward to the next big thing. Our knowledge and decisions make all the difference between existing and embracing life to the fullest. If we comprehend this distinction, we may completely change our lives and make every moment matter.

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The Nature of time:
Time is a flow that never stops and that we all experience in the same way. Our perceptions of time, however, can differ widely. Happy times might seem like they last forever, and boring chores can make time seem like they last forever. Engaging with the present moment shapes our subjective sense of time.

Passing the time:
The feeling of letting days go by without engaging in something substantial is called “passing time.” It is typified by a feeling of routine in which every day is the same as the last. Feelings of stagnation and unfulfillment are common outcomes of this condition. We stop taking an active role in our lives and instead become spectators, observing the passing of time.

Several factors play a role in this phenomenon:

Routine and Monotony: Daily routines that are repeated often might cause people to become detached from time. We grow so accustomed to our daily schedules that we lose sight of time.
Distraction & Multitasking: Our attention is continuously split in a world full with distractions. Despite its apparent efficiency, multitasking frequently keeps us from giving each activity our whole attention.
Future Orientation: It can be difficult to appreciate the present when we are always thinking about the future — our plans, aspirations, and ambitions. We overlook the beauty of the present moment and wind up living in a condition of constant expectation.

Living Fully
Being mindful, involved, and purposeful in each moment is what it means to live completely. In this focused state, we make deliberate decisions that are in line with our values and passions while appreciating the present moment. This way of looking at life makes you feel happy, fulfilled, and purposeful.

Here are a few strategies for living life to the fullest:

Being mindful helps us maintain our grounding in the here and now. We can improve our awareness and appreciation of the present moment by practicing techniques like mindfulness, deep breathing, and meditation.

Purposeful Living: We can live intentionally when we recognize and follow our values and passions. Every moment has significance when our activities are in line with our guiding principles.

Quality Over Quantity: Deeper happiness results from placing a higher priority on high-quality experiences than quantity of activities. What matters is how deeply we connect with the work we perform, not how much we accomplish.

Thankfulness: By practicing thankfulness, we can change our attention from what we lack to what we have. Thinking back on the good things in our lives regularly makes us appreciate the moment more.

Connection: Our lives are made richer when we establish and maintain relationships. Emotional ties and shared experiences serve as a constant reminder of the value of human connection.

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