The story of time – There are many clocks by which we live, external, internal, work imposed clocks, natural clocks, self imposed clocks, family clocks. Some clocks are almighty in youth and can be hated … then as you age, they are appreciated and loved.
I have had the great fortune of being cognizant of time and then of place, which has allowed for a lot of living on my terms, I try not to be selfish or arrogant and definitely not complacent or sadly accepting.
Time is my only enemy or best friend.
For those who are religious, time is different, they have an entire second half, all of which is unknown and technically wonderful.
Native people, who hold nature as first position and accept what nature gives and takes may be the wisest.