The best gift someone could give me is their time and attention. Life is much shorter than we can imagine and we live in a more self-centered era than decades ago. It means that if someone is considerate enough to give us their time and attention it probably means they like us a lot. After all, in many occasions, it is easier to do things for ourselves than going out of our way for others.
Much more than material things, sharing unforgettable memories with other people is what makes our lives worthwhile and when two people want to share their time together those memories just come naturally. It improves mental health and the sense of accomplishment. I know that the struggle for surviving can be overwhelming and make us forget about those moments, but exactly because life can be hard is that we definitely should do it.
So, more than ever devoted time is often a proof of love and it causes a much deeper impression in the long run. The ritual of exchanging presents sometimes has a social weight of an obligation, an object randomly purchased, but devoted time cannot be faked. The happiness of sharing part of their lives with others can easily be seen. With time we can develop a more solid foundation of human understanding and tolerance, avoiding hurried conclusions.
In such fast-paced world we cannot take time for granted. We are so often buried in our daily obligations that it makes time more precious than ever. In our free time we long to spend it in a happy and relaxed way and it is an honor to be part of someone else’s happy time.
Time is also great when it comes to long-lasting healthy relationships, not only romantic relationships, but all sorts of human connections. Having good people around us that follow us through life, always in a network of mutual support, attention, advice and love. It is beautiful when people stay, not due to co-dependence but because both people want to and they want it because it’s a beautiful exchange. The older we get, the more we miss having people who have known us for a long time, who can guess just by looking at our face how we feel.
History is built up right now, at this moment. It is up to us to gather the happiest memories. If someone else is generous enough to share their time and memories with us, let’s do it. If not, we can equally live wonderful moments by ourselves. Time is so valuable because we cannot look back or delete anything, there is no rough draft, so we should not waste anyone’s time.
Silent Beauties 
Leave a comment