Value of Time

Master Acharavadee Wongsakon

Today, I would like to bring up the happening during work from home (WFH) period as a little reminder for you.Workers as well as students either in school or university had to work and study online recently. Group activities and workshop were online. It is kind of tragic that many learning activities were limited to virtual world instead of direct experience. Making the timeline is a must for meeting and activities. Allowing time to run on is not an appropriate approach. One should have time management in mind and make exact schedule, from starting time, meeting time and finishing time. Extension of meeting is unappropriate. Everyone has his own plans but if he fails to control time schedule, it can imply possible struggle in other aspects in his life. Thus, time management must be in concern. Instead of having more time during either work from home or study from home period, time disappeared along with the crucial elements: punctuality and balance. Virtual world might make us forget that time is precious. Time passes in the way of no return. With no travel, people tend to be attracted to the monitors most of the time. Once they plan for good deed or other aspects in life, they would realize their time had been robbed. This unfortunately keeps recurring.

To become qualified people, time management is one of primary concerns. Time is divided into periods: morning, late morning, noon, evening, and night. It should be spent according to the plan. For instance, one should rest during break time, play during play time, and travel in free time. When being with family, one should have quality time. Since death is unpredictable, one can unexpectedly die from slipping inside his own house. Neglecting the value of time is kind of recklessness. Therefore, do not let time pass by without making any plan. Having a lazy day is acceptable as long as it is under defined timeline in the plan, probably 5 hours or a day. However, if this lazy day goes on too long, for instance, it extends to 3 days, it is considered as a waste and unacceptable.

Time is opportunity and valuable treasure.Having a breath is like obtaining an opportunity. We have time to make happiness, prestige, and a dream come true as well as to support others and spend time with people who are meaningful in our life. Without time, there is no chance to acquire opportunity and desired treasure.

Time is valuable since the success of things takes time.One with no breath is the one with no time left. Until time is up, you must continue fighting regardless of number of rounds you are on. Whether wealth or the end of misery that fight may lead you to, you should fight with balance in your mind and appreciation of time.

Source: An excerpt from Words from Master: “Value of Time”, 15th August, 2021. Translator: Chada Ruengruglikit