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Rich in What Matters - 6 Things to Let Go of to Slow Down Time

 
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The concept of time, for me, has often felt enigmatic.
 
Regardless of its puzzling properties, around this time of year, every year, I attempt to solve it. I'll be 39 tomorrow—the passing of another year triggers my annual, time-themed reflecting.
 
This year, my insights regarding time have felt novel. Which makes me think, as I'm closing out my 30s, maybe I'm getting closer to understanding it.
 
Or maybe I'm simply opening my eyes to see what's consuming it.
 
As philosopher Machiavelli said, “The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.” I'm grateful my focus is improving.
 
In my 20s and early 30s, time moved at a hyper pace. “Time flies.” “Where does the time go?” “Time is a thief.” Every adage about time's fleeting properties described my life. I was an untouchable blur. Life was consumed by doing, planning, more doing, and then wondering what was next instead of observing and experiencing what was in front of me.
 
When I would come up to breathe, pausing for a moment to surface above the rapid current of my life, I couldn't wrap my mind around how another week had passed, another month had flown by, another year had escaped me.
 
Time moves as fast as you let it. And, by succumbing to society-promoted hyper living, I was letting it run on warp speed.
 
To live intentionally, I had to slow down and let go.
 
Decelerating the speed of your life has a slowing effect on time. But to optimize the deceleration, you also have to let go.
 
Here are 6 things to let go of to slow down time:
 
 
Julia Ubbenga is a freelance journalist whose teachings on minimalism, simplicity, and intentional living have reached thousands of people worldwide through her blog. Julia practices what she preaches in her Kansas City home with her husband, two extremely lively young daughters, two-year-old son, and baby girl. You can also find her on Instagram.
 
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— Julia
 
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