Time passages

We are still in the middle of the second wave of the Pandemic. Isolating is the norm and conversations with friends are done via phone, or by Facetime, or ZOOM. However, a vaccine is on the way, but until then, finding things to do that are interesting is becoming time-consuming, and somewhat stressful. Stores are still open, but who has any money to spend, I do not.

I thought I had digitized all my old slides, but I found about 200 more that I need to review. The thought of going back in time to decide what memories to keep and pass down and what to toss is, for some reason, weighing heavily. I am not sure why maybe I do not want to be caught in the time passages that happen when you are forced to look back and make decisions about what to keep so at this time I don't want the years go falling into the fading light, as said in one of my favourite songs written by Al Stewart:

It was late in December, the sky turned to snow

All-round the day was going down slow

Night like a river beginning to flow

I felt the beat of my mind go

Drifting into time passages

Years go falling in the fading light

Time passages

Buy me a ticket on the last train home tonight

Well I'm not the kind to live in the past

The years run too short and the days too fast

The things you lean on are the things that don't last

Well it's just now and then my line gets cast into these

Time passages

There's something back here that you left behind

Oh time passages

Buy me a ticket on the last train home tonight

Hear the echoes and feel yourself starting to turn

Don't know why you should feel

That there's something to learn

It's just a game that you play

Well…

 

Generalization huts time management

Time management is not hard, it is, in fact, simple. Since we are all different, we should learn which skills work best for us. Simplicity is a state of mind we want to cultivate to manage our time wisely. 

Many of us use the KISS formula, but some say this is Keep It Simple Stupid, while I like the Keep It Simple Smart approach. Keeping things simple is the process of thinking smart. Simple is more of a humble attitude that holds a modest position in life.

This is one definition, but others define simple as lacking in knowledge and expertise or not socially or culturally sophisticated. So, to understand the fine line then between simple smart and simple stupid is opening a door to success. 

Avoid generalizing, as this is a sign of keeping it simple stupid. Generalizing is a form of making irrational decisions based on one or more statistics. Keeping it simple helps us to stay alert of our situation. Keeping an open mind when it comes to planning and organizing can help us to achieve steps to our long-term goals. 

Simplicity makes a difference when a bad situation arises. If your mind is stressed, then you might or might not make a wise decision to resolving the problems. Therefore, when a problem develops, rather than stress about it, analyze the problem carefully to find a solution of resolve. Most problems are not as complicated as they may appear, so we can think sufficiently if we feel confident, knowing the issue is addressable. 

If we over generalize, our mind is blocked from seeing the main points that can terminate the problem. Do not put the cart before the horse in other words. When we train our minds to stay alert, and cultivate good traits that enforce our course in life, we are on a well-rounded road to success and our time is managed accordingly. 

If you have a problem with remembering your tasks, don’t be ashamed to post notes wherever you will see them daily. Even if your spouse believes you are a slob, forget their illusional state of mind, and focus on what works best for you by keeping it simple and adhering to an open mind.  

Another view

Ever thought about life, I bet you have, so here are my thoughts;

Life? I kind of see it like this, second after second, illusion after illusion, miracle after miracle... an unending parade of opportunities to catch yourself in the act of creating.  

What have you created with all those seconds you have at your disposal?