The Passage of Time

I've been reflecting on how I've noticed that time seems to be speeding by - have you ever felt this way? For some reason, my perception questions the illusion that is my engagement with everyday things. I use walking meditation daily, heating my feet up to uncomfortable levels; I prefer wearing flip-flops around the house. I have a new pair of walking sandals that should be delivered soon.  It has been hot here. 

I find myself looking at the clock in surprise every day lately, and I ask myself, "How did those hours pass by so fast," and the image of an alien-abducted human being comes to mind. The mind is funny that way, at least mine is, it connects the loss of time to aliens.  This is how we have all been trained to think by the media.  Time passing quickly or "lost time," for myself, has always seemed suspicious, but it must mean that I am fully engaged in my research activities.  I mean, most every day is filled with research/reading and writing.  Time flies when you are having fun; that is all that has happened.  No alien abduction story here.  And if I have been, I have no conscious memories.

I prefer the quiet of meditation over my research activities, and the passage of time is filled with devotion to God, even if it flies by. 

~ Pranam ~ OM ~ aMEn ~