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Because There is Not Enough Time by Carrie Newcomer

Because There is Not Enough Time

I used to think 

That because life is short 


I should do more be more

squeeze more 

into each and every day. 

I’d walk around with a stick ruler

with increasing numbers

as the measure of fullness.


But lately 

I’ve sensed a different response

to a lack of time.

Felt in my bones

The singular worth

of each passing moment.

Perhaps the goal is not to spend this day

Power skiing atop an ocean of multi-tasking.

Maybe the idea is to swim slower

surer

dive deeper

and really look around.


There is a difference between 

A life of width

and a life of depth.


by Carrie Newcomer

From A Permeable Life

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