The Gift of Time

Time is a precious gift so often overlooked in today’s fast paced living.  There are so many people who are not in tune with the rhythms of the earth or themselves.  They stay outwardly focused and miss one of life's simple treasures - Time.

You know what they say - time heals all wounds.  You know, it does.  Think about it; try to bring to recall those hurts and pains you had as a child or even a year ago.  I bet you can't.  If you are a mother, try to remember the pain of childbirth.  You can't.  With time, all things that were once hard and unbearable become softer and new.  That is what time does for us.  It allows us to wash ourselves of the pains of yesterday and gives us a new beginning each and every day.  If we will open ourselves to receive the gift; time will heal all our wounds of mind, body and spirit.

Speaking of time and healing, here is a quick update on Magic and her baby.  As you can see by the picture, Magic has gained much needed weight and no longer has even the slightest limp.  She runs up and down the hills with no apparent pain or lameness.  And Flicka, her baby, is growing by leaps and bounds.  She is a completely different little filly than the one who came here in October.  With time, love and proper nutrition these animals have recovered beautifully and are a living testament to the miracle of time.

I tell my daughter (and anyone else who will listen-ha!) to embrace the gift of time.  Time is a precious thing not to be wasted.  When you are young, take this time to know yourself, to find out who you are.  Only then can we give ourselves fully to the important job we are here to do.  No matter what your age, you too can find out who you are and what you are here to give.  That is also the gift of time.  It is never too late.  As long as we have breath, we have time.

Time can be slowed down or sped up depending upon our conscious awareness.  I have had days recently where it seemed as if time stood still and a week fully lived upon later reflection seemed to stretch into a years worth of sweet memories.  We are in more control of our own time clock than we realize.  Become aware of time, give it an audience and you will start noticing this in your own life.  May this blessing be felt and lived moment by moment as you become one with your own gift of time.


Renina (Nvdoi)