Is Time Really Passing Too Fast Now?
Ever since 2020, it feels like years have passed within weeks. I can't possibly explain this in words, but for some reason, time has been passing a bit too fast. Before I realized it, my graduation was completed, someone who would seem a grown-up to the person I was before the lockdown. Festivals don't seem to make me happy now, and neither does having friends and going out with anyone...everything seems normal and everything goes by before I can process anything on my mind. Is it just me? I can't feel any emotions like I used to, is it something that all grown-ups go through/suffer with?
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Fuck I hate it. 2017 feels like 3 years ago not 7 years ago.
You just stole words out of my mouth
Because we’re doing too many things. Weekdays are slammed with work, weekends are slammed with relatives, weddings, friends, chores, functions, outings!
Even till late in the night the screens are lit up and many us forget time. But the time you look up from the screen is an hour past in 15 mins.
We should sit. Do nothing. And just notice how slow the world is. Even for an hour or couple of hours.
Morpheus : It is the world that has been pulled over your eyes to blind you from the truth.
Because now there are only 52*2 = 104 days in one year.
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I think it's not only about chilling on the weekends and weekdays being only about work but the lack of purpose and everything being "just about engaging" keeps us hooked 24*7
That includes weekends, most social activities are a result of our acquaintances doing sth who saw their acquaintances doing it. And those are never physical activities. Mostly it's either house parties, going to the movies or eating out
Weekends and weekdays become 2 disconnected pieces if there's nothing common in them, which is why the working days seem like forever
Doing things/hobbies which comes from your inner-self (and not because it's cool) and not because others are doing it would be real nice.
In general, moving more helps, as simple as drawing and as much as trekking a hill!
I think people going to the gym would have a different take on fast moving time if my theory is relevant because there is always a purpose to go to the gym which is being more fitter, however much fit you are right now, unless you have a crush you wish to see everyday (which is not a purpose but just a fantasy)
There's a good video on it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIx2N-viNwY
I have already liked this video but don't recall ever watching it.
I Was about to ping this here
Loved this thread.. been there.. feeling that.. and am concerned about time.. seeing parents grow older, life with my future partner.. i think we have forgotten to stay in the moment.. chasing things does this to you.. 2020 was my PG year.. so anyway, fun over, work began.. and since then i have lost track of time.. thanks for this post.. i realised seeing @SceneUnseen comment that at this hour, I shouldn’t be on GV.. i like this community generally!
Glad to hear that buddy
The reason in short is that you are not getting enough novel experiences. Every day is the same so our brain can't really figure out the time passed. When you used to be small every day used to be different and unique thus more snapshots to remember
Solution
Travel more, engage in fun activities 😀
Time seemed slower in our childhood because we used to experience so many new / different things for the first time.
As we grow older, the amount of novel experiences decrease.
Such a good point. 🙌
Covid was like a fast forward button which we didnt need
Unfortunately most of us are going through this. My family, my pet, and my girl - ones who make me happy. In my case, work is consuming most of my time. Weekends are so precious to me and yet pass by in no time.
On notice now, if I don't get a job soon I don't think I'll regret quitting. Really need some time away from the usual. No idea why I'm venting here