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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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ZippyPancake
ZippyPancake
Stealth19mo

It's called... growing up

GroovyBoba
GroovyBoba
X (formerly Twitter)19mo

Fuck I hate it. 2017 feels like 3 years ago not 7 years ago.

FluffyPenguin
FluffyPenguin
Student19mo

You just stole words out of my mouth

SillySushi
SillySushi
Stealth19mo

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.

GoofyCupcake
GoofyCupcake
Microsoft19mo

Screenshotting this for a reminder.

BubblyPotato
BubblyPotato
Stealth19mo

Damn, that's some wise words ❤

DancingKoala
DancingKoala
Stealth19mo

Because now there are only 52*2 = 104 days in one year.

QuirkyWalrus
QuirkyWalrus
Wesco International19mo

🥲

GoofyBurrito
GoofyBurrito
PhonePe19mo

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)

PrancingSushi
PrancingSushi
Stealth19mo

There's a good video on it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIx2N-viNwY

GoofyCupcake
GoofyCupcake
Microsoft19mo

I have already liked this video but don't recall ever watching it.

PerkyPanda
PerkyPanda
PolicyBazaar19mo

I Was about to ping this here

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka
Hinge19mo

Weeks are passing like pages flipping

PeppyKoala
PeppyKoala
100ms19mo

Bars

PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget
Yes Bank19mo

is it just me or am i tripping

FluffyPanda
FluffyPanda
Stealth19mo

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!

FluffyPenguin
FluffyPenguin
Student19mo

Glad to hear that buddy

PerkyPanda
PerkyPanda
PolicyBazaar19mo

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 😀

PrancingPenguin
PrancingPenguin
Stealth19mo

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.

SqueakyPenguin
SqueakyPenguin
Student19mo

Such a good point. 🙌

DizzyMochi
DizzyMochi
Dream 1119mo

Covid was like a fast forward button which we didnt need

SillyBiscuit
SillyBiscuit
Stealth19mo

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

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