Meditative Story

Rethinking our relationship with time, by Rohan Gunatillake

Feb 29, 2024

Explore the concept of time and change through meditation, leap years, hidden time pockets, and the significance of marking the present moment. Reflect on personal traditions and the nature of time in this introspective journey.

11:08

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Rohan Gunatillake

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Quick takeaways

Time is fluid and intertwined with change, reshaping our perspective.

Leap years prompt reflection on time's arbitrariness and the need for personal traditions.

Deep dives

Discovering Time's Essence Through a Clock

Reflecting on a tranquil moment spent watching a clock tick, the narrator shares how this seemingly strange activity transformed their perception of time. By observing the relentless passing of time, a profound insight emerged - time is intertwined with change, a continuous fluidity rather than a static entity. This realization reshaped the narrator's relationship with time, prompting a deeper contemplation on its nature and essence.

Introduction

4min

Exploring Leap Years and Hidden Time Pockets

51sec

Reflections on Time and Celebration

7min

What can we discover about time when we slow down and focus on each passing moment? This Leap Year gives us a special opportunity to reflect on our relationship with time. Join Rohan in this guided meditation about the nature of time, and how to embrace the fact that time, at its core, means change.

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