समय के समक्ष
In the Presence of Time
~ Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
I love this teaching of Gurumayi. It has inspired me to ask myself how I should approach and honor “the delicateness of time.” From this contemplation, I have realized that I should treat time in the same way that I would handle an exquisite and delicate bone-china vase or a fragile flower. I understand that I should try to respect each moment, be careful to use it wisely, and be one-pointed on the awareness of what I am doing in the present moment.
This attention to how I approach time also means to me that I do nothing to harm myself or others, even subtly. For example, if I rush and don’t allow myself enough time to do something, or if I fill my time with too many activities, this puts a strain on “the delicateness of time.” Similarly, I have noticed that if I spend too long in front of a screen, my time seems to vanish. This is not honoring its delicacy.
This attention to how I approach time also means to me that I do nothing to harm myself or others, even subtly. For example, if I rush and don’t allow myself enough time to do something, or if I fill my time with too many activities, this puts a strain on “the delicateness of time.” Similarly, I have noticed that if I spend too long in front of a screen, my time seems to vanish. This is not honoring its delicacy.
Ripon, United Kingdom
As I journal about the teaching “The delicateness of time” my thumb caresses the page where I write. I treasure the sensation on my skin of this moment of connection with time.
I am grateful for Gurumayi’s grace and teachings that support me in contemplating and understanding my relationship with time.
I am grateful for Gurumayi’s grace and teachings that support me in contemplating and understanding my relationship with time.
Mexico City, Mexico
“The delicateness of time” reminds me how powerful time is in offering many opportunities to live completely in the present moment supported by grace. It helps me remember to pause and take in the sights and sounds—the sun shining through the clouds, the birds chittering and hopping from branch to branch, the gophers busy in the ground made soft from rain. As I focus on “the delicateness of time,” my breath and shoulders relax and I bring a gentle focus to housekeeping, studying, and creativity.
California, United States