T...I...M...E...

We live by it...pervasive and never ending...

Tick...relative...tock...determined...

Tick...magical...tock...sinister...

Does an undiscovered tribe in the Amazon care if it is 2:00 pm?

When was the exact moment in history when time was accounted for? When did life itself start to revolve around an everlasting sequence of numbers?

Time can be measured in nanoseconds, like neural firings...it can be measured in light years, like a far off galaxy whose distance cannot be measured utilizing human intellect...

Tahitian vacation...losing your breath....pain...pleasure...acid trip...sky diving...all can be encapsulated in generic time...however, within our minds these moments can feel like eternity or the blink of an eye...time is in the eye of the beholder...

I am not cognizant of even .01% of all the seconds that I have lived...my existence...central to my being...illuminating...haunting...it is a tiny spec of sand in a endless desert on a far off planet...

However, that tiny spec will encompass love, passion , hurt, suffering, elation, trauma, dreams...there is nothing more magical and foreboding to be aware of the fact that is tiny spec is my life, my world, my family...

It is infinite...it is nonexistent...

Will time stop? Clocks might stop ticking...hearts may stop beating...but atoms and molecules will continue to replicate and collide...create and destroy...maybe there is a grand ending on the horizon...live your life like it is a illuminating galaxy...like a gigantic sun...

Do not ever live it like a spec of sand...for it can be blown away at any moment.

Reviews

[Briana O'Connor]

Now this is one powerful insight. I, too have always been fascinated by time. It is one of the many things in this world that just does not quite make sense. I love the sense of mystery lingering in your thoughts and questions. Very well put. Thank you for sharing.

[Steve L.]

My pleasure. Thank you for reviewing!

[s y e]

This is so eloquently written Steve. I loved this one...

[Steve L.]

I am happy that you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[Eve Ola]

even a "Second" becomes past when we are talking about.
time is in the eye of the beholder... very nice. Thanks for sharing

[Steve L.]

Thank you, Eve!

[AprilRN1210]

what a thought-provoking piece that asks such meaningful questions... love seeing this side of your writing... those tiny specs are what make up life... and such lovely specs you speak of... time keeps on ticking ticking into the future.. ha... forget who sings that but is playing in my head at the moment, thanks... what an awesome write. it flows so beautifully and has deep, passionate meaning... your heart and spirit shines through this intellectually stimulating piece... well done sir!

[Steve L.]

I really love the fact that you can really feel what I write about. It means a lot!

[AprilRN1210]

you're really really welcome..lol
sorry couldn't resist Steve... really... ha! ok.. I'll stop.. really... :P
silly mood warning...

[Steve L.]

Ha! No problem!

[AprilRN1210]

come on! made you giggle!!! :D

[Steve L.]

Yes you did!!! I confess!!! :)

[AprilRN1210]

that's all that matters sir!! yuuup... sometimes it is fun to let go and be silly.. especially the week you had.. after all what are friends for, if not to make you laugh? :)

[rach]

Beautifully put, such an interesting idea that isn't explored enough.
It was a pleasure to read.

[Steve L.]

I really appreciate the review!

[Matching Socks]

So eloquently put Steve. A great message at the end.
:)

[Steve L.]

Thank you very much, Ana!!