Staring across the lake, I notice how everything moves. \u00a0The geese float serenely across the surface of the\u00a0otherwise\u00a0glassy surface of the water. \u00a0The students and faculty hurry to their next class or meeting. \u00a0The leaves on the trees bristle at a weak gust of wind. \u00a0And the cars speed by, desperate to reach their destination as soon as possible. \u00a0The geese are the only beings capable of\u00a0independent\u00a0movement not rushing somewhere. \u00a0They float, the turn, float some more, occasionally they’ll dive in for a hopeful bite, but for all intents and purposes, they are just hanging our enjoying the sun.<\/p>\n
The geese have a daily list of things they must do, just like you and me. \u00a0However, the concept of time, of when each task must be\u00a0accomplished, means nothing to them. \u00a0If one wishes to cross the lake, they do, at whatever pace they wish. \u00a0Whether they arrive at 10:29 or 10:32 makes no difference, but that mere 180 seconds can make a huge difference in our lives.<\/p>\n
Some professors will lock a student out if they are even 60 seconds late. \u00a0Every day, cars drive absurd speeds above the speed limit in an attempt to shave off just a couple minutes, if that, in the long run. \u00a0Even what one can order at a\u00a0restaurant\u00a0could be altered by a 2 minute delay in transportation. \u00a0We even feel the need to apologize for being five minutes late to a pre-planned meeting, under the belief that we have wasted someone’s time. \u00a0Humans value punctuality so greatly, we allow it to dictate every aspect of our lives. \u00a0It is only when we escape “society” and find some free time, that we can see how trivial 60 seconds is. \u00a0How\u00a0little<\/em> it matters whether one arrives at 10:29 or 10:30.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Staring across the lake, I notice how everything moves. \u00a0The geese float serenely across the surface of the\u00a0otherwise\u00a0glassy surface of the water. \u00a0The students and faculty hurry to their next class or meeting. \u00a0The leaves on the trees bristle at … Continue reading