Of all the resources we have access to in our life, the limitation of this specific one is of most importance. We live in and through time. It is the 4th dimension to the 3D space that we move around in. Time is the variable that is the most precious to us for whether we are enjoying ourselves or not, we are using it. How we use our time, is the most important decisions we make. Essentially, what do we devote our lives to creates meaning for us and in a deep way, resonates with how we feel.
For now, this is the place that we spend our time: planet Earth. Every being that we know of spends there time on this blue and green planet. Our specific species has a definite attribute that makes how we spend our time different than others.
Humans are able to understand that they have a future and that at some point, we will die. Death is not necessarily a bad thing, for when people are suffering great pain they may welcome death as seen in terminally ill patients who ask to be euthanized. What is truly important is the quality of our life and our well-being. Both of these properties are directly related to how we spend our time.
Death is not in our control so spending time worry about it or suffering while we are alive is not the best use of our time. We can make efforts to control dying pleasantly by living a healthy life through exercise, nutrition and not getting into fights with other people or countries.
What really matters to us is how we are living and the meaning of the time we spend on this beautiful blue and green planet. Even though we may suffer and go through hardship, if we can do it meaningfully and constructively, our time will not be wasted. This means having a sense of reflection and Self-Awareness to learn from our mistakes so we don't waste time repeating them. This means understanding our values and restructuring them if necessary such that we can focus on what is important in our life. This means gaining control over our habits so we can effectively direct ourselves as we interact with others and pursue our goals.
The vast majority of the universe is empty space. On our planet, it is mostly rock. Of the living organisms humans take up a small percentage. If there is one thing we can do that matters in our life, at the very least, it is loving those around us. The lack of life is abundant. So within the people we relate to on a day to day basis, we can make our lives and their lives better by displaying traits such as empathy, compassion, trust, honesty, and temperance.
We don't have to race to the end for the end is the same for all of us. What is important is how we conduct ourselves while we are here and as we pursue the goals that are important to us.
Human consciousness is the pinnacle of billions of years of evolution and our society is just now coming to a point where we can all live a good life. Only by cooperating together can we do this. Only by spending our time meaningfully and with love can we make the world a better place.
Oops! It's one of those situations again. Apparently, this chapter is still being researched and written. Achilles has been busy coordinating the Community Housing Program and designing the Flow Optimization consulting program. Check back soon for the completion of the first draft of this chapter!
AJ 12.2.18, 27.3.20
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