When time slips by

Moments before the ticking clock 

Life keeps us constantly busy. If I am asked what I did this month, everything feels blurred, as time keeps ticking without pause. Mornings slip away at the workplace, and evenings feel so short that before we realise it, it is already time to rest. Perhaps it feels this way during winter, when days are shorter and nights are longer, creating the illusion that time is moving faster than we can catch up with.

Amid this constant rush, it becomes difficult to sit, relax, and have conversations beyond work. I often wonder if it is truly okay to be this busy. The lack of idle time makes me question whether I can still find space for hobbies and reflection, or if it is just a feeling that time itself is shrinking day by day.

As the year slowly draws to a close, it feels like the right moment to pause and look back. Reflecting on the year brings forth memories of joys, blessings, fellowship, companionship, and valuable lessons, almost like flipping through a picture book of the past year. The mistakes we made and the regrets we carried can serve as lessons, guiding us into the coming year with greater wisdom.

While reading through my journal, I felt a sense of comfort and nostalgia. The small details of each day took me back in time, as if I were watching my life unfold once again. So much has happened during the year that I might have forgotten if not for these written memories.

The human brain is truly fascinating. It tends to store only what feels necessary or significant, while smaller details quietly fade away. Yet, these memories resurface when the moment demands it, sometimes triggered by the smallest hint. Life mirrors this process as well, moving through challenges while also celebrating moments of joy.

As this year walks toward its end, it leaves behind experiences, lessons, and memories, while the next year patiently awaits ready to be written, one day at a time.