At least I’m faster now at knowing when I’m in a Hallmark moment, and I squeeze it like there’s no tomorrow.

We all often get so busy with our daily lives that we forget to pause and get present to all the natural beauty around us such as in nature and we literally miss the sunsets.

I lost my father just over 2 years ago and his memories are as vivid as ever, and the pain no less lighter. Though I cherish the memories, many a time I wish I had spent more time with him and got to know him better.

Since then, I endeavour to spend more time with loved ones an dmake quality time each day for the things that are important to me.

Thanks Belinda for a timely and poignant reminder about what’s really important in our lives – your husband and son are lucky to have you:-)

Love, Arvind

There’s something strange, almost abstract, about the passing of time. You can’t hold a moment in your hand, and for that reason I often feel a little restless… a little unsettled. However, it doesn’t make me want to get busy for the sake of being busy – big deal. No, I’d rather find meaning in those fleeting moments, and have meaning outlast them somehow. “Can’t be done,” I guess some would say, but there you have it.

Funnily enough, the words to The Passing of Time remind me of the words to another song called Autumn by Century Sleeper. I don’t really know why…

You stand before me in my mind
But you are lost to me this time
You walk before me in my dreams
But you are never as you seem

As you move, so I see
Your reflection
On the water
Beauty, Frailty
Come now to me.