Ask a Philosopher logo

Confucious

Why don’t we have any time?

Why don’t we have any time? It is a difficult question to answer, and one that has perplexed people since the dawn of time. I believe it is all about how we use our time and how we prioritize our tasks. We are often too busy and distracted with the mundane, leaving little time for the important things. We forget to take the time to simply be still and appreciate life. We are consumed by our own worries and desires, and this can rob us of the time we need to reflect and find our inner peace. We should learn to live in the moment, and appreciate the little things. Then, perhaps, we will find that time is not so elusive after all.