All the time in the world or not?

Sigma, you are absolutely correct. I can remember when I was under 30, it seemed that I had forever to live, and the time would go slower. Once I hit 30 + man, it seemed like a snap, and I hit 40. I hear this from everyone, that the older you get, the faster life gets. I don't know what causes it. Maybe mentally you look at life so differently, and in a more mature manner, that you take it more seriously. Also you have way more responsibilities as you get older, and don't live the "carefree" style. I can remember being younger, and hearing people say that, and I would think? hmmmmmm, what are they talking about? LOL, now I know.

Hi Sigma, I shake my head as I ponder your question. I tell ya', I have always had a terrible time grappling with the concept of time. How can something feel like it was forever ago and just yesterday, both at the same time. Long ago I disempowered chronological time from my life. I rarely look at a clock or watch, I tend to trust my 'universal timing', and it's surprisingly accurate. In answer to your question, it doesn't really feel like time is more precious to me. Yet, I do find that I cherish the steps along the journey, with ever increasing ferocity. I guess we're kind of saying the same thing. Funny ... when I was a kid, my Grandmother used to say: "Watch out, time speeds up as you get older." It would seem that you and she share a similar perspective.

It is natural my friend. As we age, time gets more precious, and shorter. It is okay to go for your dreams still, however, sometimes they may be impractical. I try to live each day as if it were my last day, as it may very well be. Bless you sugar.

To me it isn't that it seems more valuable or precious. It just seems there isn't much actually. It seems to go by a lot quicker making me wish I was younger. Well wait I guess that means it COULD be more precious to me etc. But not really. It's just that it goes by way too fast for me in my 50's now. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB !!~

That's totally how I've been feeling lately. I'm not at all where I expected to be when I was younger, that's for sure. As far as time going by fast, I got to witness that first hand watching my grandmother die of ovarian cancer. The funny thing, or corny depending on how you see it, is that a Bon Jovi song helps me out with this. It's off the 'Have a Nice Day' CD and it's called something like 'Welcome to Wherever You Are' and it's amazing. Look at the lyrics, and you'll see what I mean. I've kind of made it into my "theme song" (if that makes sense. I'm glad you posted this. It's good to know that we're not alone in how we feel about ourselves, our lives, etc. Thanks again!!!

I have to agree with you. When I was young, I took everything for granted. Now that I am in my 40's I think I have learned alot and I no longer take things for granted. I am more persistant in the quality of life that I want for myself and my family. I think more on terms of Eternal Life when I do things. I have my family reaised and now I am working on my writing more aggresively. I try not to waste my time with things of little importance.

I think I started feeling this way about 8 years ago when I was 31 and had just split up with my ex-b/f of 9 years. I couldn't believe I wasted so much time with him. I knew after 5 years that it was never going to work out but I kept telling myself that I didn't want to be a quitter and throw in the towel. I'm 39 now and everyone keeps reminding me that come June I will hit the big 4-0 and then it's all down hill. I don't care. I figure if I make it to 60 I'm doing good. If I make it to 70 I'm ahead of the ones that didn't make it to 70 and if I make it past 80...well, I don't know anyone on either side of my family that has made it past 80. My Grandma is going to be 77 in December. !!HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! **AT PEACE WITHIN** ~~STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS~~