What is Time?
Recently my 13-year old daughter taught me a fun fact about how we perceive time. If you are experiencing something for the first time, it takes the brain longer to process the experience. Our perception of time, therefore, is slower. For small children, there are constantly new experiences so time seems to move at a snail's pace. But adults? We’ve woken up, had a day, and gone to sleep so many times that our processing time is much quicker, hence the time seems to pass at a cheetah’s pace.
Did I fact check this? No.
Is this real science? Not sure.
Does it make some logical sense? Yes.
Then one day in the fall and one day in the spring, we are told to simply change the time. "Changing time" used to entail physically turning the hands of the clock. Then it meant remembering how to change our digital clocks and watches. Now the phone wizards make the adjustment for us in the middle of the night. Time just changes.
Right now, with the time change and the changing times, we are needing to adjust to the balance of light and dark. We may feel disoriented or tired. Our kids and partners and everyone around us might feel the same as well. Some may be conscious and expressive of their discomfort while others may quietly adapt. We can notice what is happening for ourselves and hold compassion for those around us, for as long as it takes.
One thing we can be certain of, however, is that the time(s) will continue to change. It will get longer and shorter and lighter and darker. But on and on it goes. What a journey.
There's a lot going on here at Golden Bridges School. Take a look at some upcoming happenings below. We hope to see you sometime soon.
Calendar of Community Events:
Gratitude Concert: Nov 21, 2024, 5-6pm - GBS friends and family only
Winter Market: Dec 7 2024, 11am-3pm - All Welcome!
Spring Festival: March 9, 2025, 9am-12pm - GBS friends and family and prospective families only
Grandparents and Honored Guests Day - By Invitation Only
Annual Auction: May 3, 2025 - All Welcome!
Spring Concert: May 9, 2025 - GBS friends and family only
