As the clock hit midnight here in Tokyo, I couldn’t help but think about time in a new light – 8 hours ahead of my usual zone.
⏳ Einstein once said: “Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That’s relativity.” Time is a tricky thing, different for everyone, depending on what we’re up to.
🎆 So, New Year’s Eve.
Was it too long, too short, or just right? We can all agree that it’s all about how we feel in the moment. The clock’s ticking might be straightforward, but our sense of time intertwines with our feelings, activities, and where we are.
You are probably thinking that here in Japan they’re all about being on time. And you are absolutely right. 😊 Everyone’s expected to show up on the dot or a bit early. It got me thinking about the universal challenge of punctuality. If you’re always on time, it’s a bit mind-boggling to understand those who aren’t, right?
But let’s zoom out a bit. Time isn’t just about being punctual; it’s also about culture, habits, and what society expects.
For example, some indigenous languages don’t bother with past or future tenses – they don’t have them, just the present. And for them that’s enough. It’s like a philosophy – live in the moment, forget the past and future.
Let’s soak up some inspiration from these cultural insights.
Be a bit more punctual, like the Japanese, and adopt the mindset of living in the present, like those indigenous languages. Cherish each moment.
In this fast-paced world, let’s take a breath. Pause, enjoy the present, and as we step into a new year, let’s embrace the idea that time is a bit like a rollercoaster – full of ups, downs, and unexpected turns.
🥂 Cheers to the relativity of time and the adventures it brings!
