At the beginning of every new year I face a big temptation to start planning how I hope my year will unfold.  Even after COVID hit in 2020-21, I managed to chart out certain activities that I knew would be enjoyable and meaningful.  Some happened—some didn’t.  Now at the beginning of 2022, I find myself drawn to my usual pattern, but this year is a bit different for two reasons.  First is because I found myself hesitating a bit when it came to travel planning this summer after my recent health scare in Mexico.  Second is because I came across an interview of an author with a new book that challenged my perception of time and how we as humans often have a very dysfunctional way of dealing with it.  Since listening to that first podcast and several others, I’m beginning to see time in a new way and how that can lead to creating a more peaceful and meaningful life in the future. [Read more…]