Though time is ours, for now, its accurate measure remains uncertain—perhaps a century or just a few fleeting years or even months. We often postpone, saying, “Tomorrow, I’ll get to it,” yet for some, tomorrow is a promise unfulfilled. Value the gift of life and the moments you have. Welcome the call of adventure and the beauty of saying yes to what truly matters. Let go of what weighs you down or dims your joy. Live each day fully, with gratitude and intention, as if it were your last. It has been said that the best things in life are free, and it couldn’t be more accurate. Yet, life’s most abundant and priceless gift is often the one we undervalue and overlook the most.

Time.

“The trouble is, you think you have time” ~ Buddha.

Have you ever looked up its definition in a dictionary?

I did once, and to my surprise, the description didn’t match what I had always assumed. We often think of time as a way to track minutes or hours, yet time is far more profound than something that can be measured. According to an online dictionary,

“Time: the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.”

Without time, existence as we know it wouldn’t be possible—we would just “be.” However, to indeed exist goes beyond mere physical presence.

It means moving through life, evolving, growing, and learning from each moment. It’s about recognizing that our time here is finite and using it to embrace the journey of existence with purpose and reflection. As I’ve grown older, I’ve noticed that time seems to move faster each year. The days that once felt endless now vanish in an instant. Vacations that used to feel too long now feel over before they’ve truly begun.

The truth about time is that it never actually speeds up or slows down—it remains constant.

We can’t change the fact that we’re given 86,400 seconds each day, but we can control how we choose to spend those seconds.

We can decide how deeply we live, how much we grow, and, most importantly, how to stop waiting for the “perfect” moment to embrace life’s most precious gift: time.

There’s no such thing as the “perfect time” to start truly living.

There’s no ideal moment to reflect on the past and shape a better future. Time is constantly in motion, a constant flow, which means the best time to act is now.

Don’t wait for the “right time” to make a change, to express your feelings, to begin a new chapter, or to spend meaningful moments with the people who matter most. Stop postponing the simple yet profound act of appreciating the priceless gift we’ve all been given—time—a gift far too often overlooked.

With every day that passes, with every second that ticks by, if you take no action to live truly, time will slip away before you even realize it, leaving you anchored in the past or present.

After all, by definition, time isn’t just a measurable unit—it’s an ongoing flow, a continuous process that shapes our existence and offers endless opportunities to create and evolve.

Start living intentionally. Stop waiting for what you think are the “perfect moments” and begin creating them instead.

If you continue to wait, you may find yourself forever stuck in the present, merely existing rather than moving forward and shaping the future.

While you can’t control when the sun rises or sets, you can control how you use life’s most precious and freely given gift: time.

Learn to embrace, cherish, and make the most of every moment it offers.

Perhaps it’s not about finding more energy but discovering a dream that excites you to wake up each morning.

Maybe you need something that fills you up more than it drains you.

Perhaps it’s time to stop chasing mastery in countless things that don’t ignite your passion and start pursuing the one thing that truly sets your soul on fire—the thing that challenges you, makes you vulnerable, and inspires you to keep moving ahead, even when fear whispers in your ear.

You’re not failing because you lack motivation. You’re not meant to thrive on a path that is never yours to follow. The people you choose to have around you significantly influence how you see yourself. Surround yourself with a supportive circle of friends and family who uplift and inspire you. Share your story with those who appreciate and celebrate your uniqueness,.

Their encouragement and love can be an incredible source of strength and comfort during difficult times.