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It is not the
quantity of time that matters, but the quality that you experience during
each moment. We live in an age of quantity. The media
shapes us with the notion that larger, faster, and more are often synonymous
with better. We are told that we need to find more time, more possessions,
and more love to be truly happy. A smaller quantity of anything that is high
in quality will almost always be more satisfying. A single piece of our
favorite chocolate or a thin spread of freshly made preserves can satisfy us
more than a full bucket of a product that we aren’t very fond of. Similarly,
one fulfilling experience can eclipse many empty moments strung together. It
is not the quantity of time that matters, but the quality that you experience
during each moment. Every minute is an opportunity to love yourself and
others, develop confidence and self-respect, and exhibit courage. Ultimately, quality can make life sweeter.
When you focus on quality, all your life experiences can be meaningful. A
modest portion of good, healthy food can nourish and satisfy you on multiple
levels and, when organically grown, nourish the earth as well. Likewise, a
few hours of deep, restful slumber will leave you feeling more refreshed than
a night’s worth of frequently interrupted sleep. A few minutes spent with a
loved one catching up on the important details about family, work, or
community can carry more meaning than two hours spent watching television
together. Often, in the pursuit of quantity, we cheat
ourselves of quality. Then again, quantity also plays a significant role in
our lives. Certain elements, such as hugs, kisses, abundance, and love, are
best had in copious amounts that are high in quality. But faced with the
choice between a single, heartfelt grin and a lifetime of empty smiles, most
would, no doubt, choose the former. Ultimately, it is not how much you live
or have or do but what you make of each moment that counts. |
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