I think everything structured in life makes it fulfilling if everything is balanced.
Work: It gives a sense of accomplishment, a sense of being productive and brings on rewards (assuming that the job of the individual is one that he or she enjoys).
When we are restraint with time:
- we do not take time for granted
- we make use of our time
- we enjoy every moment we can
- we value the weekends much more
When time is at an abundance:
- we procrastinate on projects & goals
- we do not value time with others as much (since we can delay or see them anytime)
- the overall value of time (including mood) decreases
People’s “work” (whether their own personal projects or a job) keeps them in tuned. I think this is pretty similar the Proust’s views on life. If we did not have death, many people would be unmotivated to complete many things in their life and so on.
If you knew that you only had a week to live, how many things would you try to accomplish and how much more would you value those minutes with people who are special in your life?
July 26th, 2008 at 2:03 am
so very true:)
August 3rd, 2008 at 3:10 am
Some people cherish all they have when their time is short.
I have always felt I would die sooner then I expect. It just makes me regret all the mistakes I’ve ever made even more. Those who I feel are special to me feel distant, they live under the assumption we’ll see each other again one day. The reverse perspective is I’ll never see any of them ever again, I’ve been right more times then wrong.
Not enough time to fix it, not enough time to realize my life goals. I’d rather have all the time in the world then no time at all.
August 6th, 2008 at 2:50 am
Hear hear!!!! Totally agree with you! Hurahh to a full schedule.
September 29th, 2008 at 1:26 am
two good points above. guess that goes to show you that people have different ideas of how to enjoy life. Keeping busy or Having “all the time in the world” to smell the flowers.
I think when we are rushed it is usually because we feel outside pressure to meet some goal. The question for me is “whose goal”. My “employer” or my own?
I enjoy my own much more and since for now I AM my employer, I value my time much more.