Time is Not Guaranteed

This line points to a quiet but persistent illusion: that the important conversations, repairs, and risks can always wait. We assume there will be a better moment—when conflict eases, schedules open, or certainty arrives. Rooted in Buddhist reflections on impermanence, the quote is not meant to create panic but clarity. When we remember that time is not guaranteed, what truly matters tends to surface.

In practice, the belief that “there’s still time” often protects us from discomfort. We delay apologies, postpone care, and defer honest expression. Yet avoidance compounds distance. Living with the awareness that time is finite is not about urgency; it is about presence. It asks us to choose deliberately—speak directly, repair sooner, and act in alignment with what matters while the opportunity is still here.

“Cloud Farm” copyright Leilani Norman