We Think We Have Time E268 07/22/2026
I came across a question that asked the Buddha, “What is the biggest mistake people make in life?” And his answer struck me. It was simple:
“They think they have time.”
I came across a question that asked the Buddha, “What is the biggest mistake people make in life?” And his answer struck me. It was simple:
“They think they have time.”
Procrastination isn’t a gap, it’s what happens when our intentions don’t align with our actions. Let’s stop beating ourselves. It’s not that we are lazy. It’s not about that. It’s about, I guess, a fear or just waiting for this perfect moment that never actually comes.
I realized that growing older doesn’t reduce my value. It actually reveals it. And in fact, it is not the end of my story. It’s the beginning.
And there was another company that made tapes, their competitor, Memorex. Memorex had a beautiful tagline: “Is it real, or is it Memorex?” And they featured, uh, Ella Fitzgerald. But today, we can’t even say that. Is it real, or is it AI? Who knows. Is it real news or fake news?
There’s a saying that says that people come to your life for a reason, season, or a lifetime.
It is not about judging anyone. It’s not about deciding who is good for you or bad for you, or even playing the snob, because everyone has their place. It’s simply about recognizing what add value to your life and what is not.
Some of the most meaningful discoveries happen when we just don’t know where we are going. And it’s not only getting lost in a foreign city or on the road. It’s also getting lost in some ideas, even music.
Sometimes the best things in life—growth, clarity, healing, and certainly love—don’t arrive on demand. They don’t arrive on our own timetable or schedule; they unfold slowly.
That is exactly where I am right now. I want to make the moment last.
That’s the part that stays with me. A sunset, which is free, is as beautiful from the deck of a yacht or from a bench at the beach. I also bet you that love would feel the same, and conversation will still fill their hearts in the same way.
We are using these huge, great words for the smallest things, and it’s creating this auditory saturation. Just a constant noise that doesn’t mean anything anymore.