When we hear the phrase “time is precious”, we often think about speeding things up so that we can fit as much into a time block as possible. But we don’t often think of maximizing the enjoyment of the time we have. We live in such a fast paced society. Everything we do is geared towards speed, efficiency, and immediate progress. While progress is good - it’s important that we remember to slow down and take a pause. Have you wondered why we’re always rushing? When we place so much emphasis on speed, we can lose the beautiful experiences that lie in the little moments. Embrace the small talk you make with a stranger during a grocery run. Stop to appreciate the golden sunset. Take in the sensory joy that you get from taking a walk on a cool fall afternoon. Perhaps the true value of time lies not within how many tasks you can get done, but how you felt while you were doing them. Keep an eye on your responsibilities, but don’t go so fast that you forget to enjoy the mere beaut...