Time

While I am glad that my days of work still don’t drag on for me, i.e. I start work on Monday and in the blink of an eye, it’s already the end of the workweek; I feel a bit sad and disappointed that time flies so fast during weekends as well. There’s just not enough time to do all the leisurely activities planned for the weekend. You just can’t fit all you want to do in 48 or so hours. There’s no time for oversleeping, going out with your friends, eating to your heart’s desire, reading the books you’ve bought the past month, chatting with a long lost friend, watching a movie or your favorite TV shows, surfing the net, blogging, fixing your room, etc., etc.

Recently, I have been engaging in wise talk with a co-counsel. He’s 72 years old and still active in the practice. He’s still very sharp and wise despite his age, he appears very statesman-like and has a very fatherly image. I look up to him for advice regarding the law and my career.

One time he asked me, “If you were given just one wish to have anything, tangible or otherwise, what would it be?”

I was quick with my answer, “Good health.” I thought of all my limitations because of my kidney disease and was satisfied with my reply.

“How about you, sir?” I asked.

“I was eleven when I first answered that question. It’s definitely time. More time to accomplish the things I need to do and those I want to do.”

I was definitely in awe with his answer. It trumps everything else. With more time, I can achieve all my goals despite any limitations I have in my life.

And with that, I was once again quick with my response, “Sir, can I change my answer?”