समय के समक्ष
In the Presence of Time
~ Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
In contemplating this teaching, “The pace of time,” I started to wonder whether time’s pace is actually determined by my internal experience or whether time actually moves at an ever-constant speed. I base this inquiry on the fact that even when I feel time has stood still, I can readily see that it hasn’t—the sun is still setting and the moon is still rising just when they were expected to. And that familiar expression, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” highlights yet another aspect of “the pace of time.”
So from this contemplation I see that my own perception of “the pace of time” is affected by my experience at the time and my relationship to, and awareness of, time. My inner experience determines my assessment of the pace at which time is travelling.South Melbourne, Australia
This morning Gurumayi’s teaching, “The pace of time,” really caught my attention. As I grow older, time seems to be racing by at a faster pace than ever. Days seem to vanish in the blink of an eye, and my grandchildren are growing up right before me. The undeniable swiftness of time is motivating me to engage in my sadhana more urgently and to connect with my inner Self as much as possible.
Port Moody, Canada
When I first read this teaching, I was catapulted in memory into past beliefs that led me to feel I needed to race against time in order to get things done, instead of aligning myself with “the pace of time.”
This response highlighted the depth of transformation possible for me in continuing to study, practice, assimilate, and implement Gurumayi’s teachings about time. Each time I practice softening into the spaciousness of the present moment, I experience the quiet serenity and vibrancy of the Self. Here, there is no race and no rush—just divine aliveness.
This response highlighted the depth of transformation possible for me in continuing to study, practice, assimilate, and implement Gurumayi’s teachings about time. Each time I practice softening into the spaciousness of the present moment, I experience the quiet serenity and vibrancy of the Self. Here, there is no race and no rush—just divine aliveness.
Connecticut, United States
When I think about “the pace of time,” I recognize that sometimes it feels as if time is passing very slowly, and sometimes very quickly. Some times are joyful, some are sad. Time brings continuous change, and we don’t know what will happen next.
I have learned one thing in my spiritual journey: I must surrender myself in every time, in every situation, to “the pace of time.” Then, whatever else happens, I can live with great happiness.
I have learned one thing in my spiritual journey: I must surrender myself in every time, in every situation, to “the pace of time.” Then, whatever else happens, I can live with great happiness.
Mumbai, India