How Long is Too Long?
When you look at how much time we waste, [it seems] that life is already too long — so long that we become complacent and we waste great swathes, so many hours.
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“Millions long for immortality who don’t know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.” - American Novelist, Susan Ertz
From Brain Pickings by Maria Popova:
“I think there’s a lot of truth in that: Actually, it’s the fear of death rather than the love of life, often, that’s motivating us.
If people complain that they don’t have enough time, why do they watch so much TV? It doesn’t seem, actually, when we look at the way people behave, that lack of time is their problem.
On the contrary … when you look at how much time we waste, [it seems] that life is already too long — so long that we become complacent and we waste great swathes, so many hours.
And, in fact, being conscious of the fact that our time is limited is what makes us really value and appreciate the time that we have.” - Steven Cave
Maria Popova
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