Letting Go of Time
A Journey to Freedom and Flow
Life often feels like a race against the clock. We’re constantly chasing deadlines, juggling obligations, and lamenting how little time we have for ourselves. I’ve been there—feeling like I’m on a fast lane of a highway, zooming past exits without a chance to slow down. But what if the real issue isn’t time itself, but our attachment to it? Recently, I’ve been exploring this concept deeply, and I want to share with you how letting go of time—and the control we tie to it—can open the door to a more present, flowing life.
Imagine this: you’re always busy, even when you’re doing nothing. You’re scrolling on your phone in the bathroom because it’s the only moment you claim as “yours.” I’ve felt that too—time slipping away, feeling like an hour nap turns into night, or being ten minutes late to an event means missing half of it. It’s as if time plays tricks on us, speeding up or slowing down without warning. And during the holidays, it’s even worse—family demands pull us in every direction, leaving no space for ourselves.
But here’s the revelation that hit me hard: time isn’t just a measurement; it’s a structure we’ve collectively created and clung to. In our society, everything revolves around it—bedtimes at 8 p.m., appointments at noon, even measuring distance by how long a drive takes. We’ve built our lives around these 60-minute increments, 24 hours a day, believing that without them, chaos would reign. I’ve felt that fear myself—the dread that if I let go of time, everything will fall apart. Airplanes won’t fly, trains won’t run, and life as I know it will crumble.
Yet, when I dug deeper, I realized this attachment to time is rooted in a need for control. We think if we manage every second, we can prevent bad things from happening. We control routines and schedules to feel safe. But the irony? The more we grip onto control, the less we actually have. I’ve seen it in my own life—trying to orchestrate every detail only to be blindsided by an unexpected delay. It’s exhausting, and it suffocates the natural flow of life. When we’re stuck in this cycle, there’s no room for grace, ease, or joy.
Letting go of time doesn’t mean ignoring obligations or skipping work. It’s about releasing the old perception of time as a rigid, linear force that dictates our worth and existence. I’ve learned that in our current reality, we’ve made time linear, but as we evolve, it’s not. Time becomes fluid, and our struggle comes from resisting that shift. My inner guidance reminds me that it’s okay to have commitments, but I don’t need to be hostage to the clock. Instead, I can be present. When I focus on the now, I don’t miss chunks of life that make it feel like time is flying by.
This journey of release has been emotional and intense. I’ve visualized cutting thick cords of attachment, especially ones tied to the idea that without time, I can’t create or live fully. But I know there’s more to cutting cords than just severing them—it’s about removing the reason why that cord attached itself in the first place. For me, that reason was a deep-seated belief that structure equals safety. Unpacking and healing that belief has been key to truly letting go.
Reflecting on my own early years, from ages one to five, I remember moments of pure presence. I didn’t know what a clock was or care about schedules. Life was about the joy of discovery—playing in the backyard, feeling the grass under my feet, or laughing at the simplest things. Those moments weren’t diminished by not counting the years; they were everything because I was fully there. That’s the essence I’m trying to reclaim now—living in the moment without the weight of time.
There’s a freedom in this realization. When we stop obsessing over time and control, life begins to flow. Finances flow, health improves, and unexpected setbacks don’t derail us. I’ve learned that manifesting isn’t about forcing specific outcomes like a billion dollars—it’s about choosing the path of highest good and allowing the universe to bring what’s meant for me. As I’ve come to understand, you don’t manifest; it’s the universe that manifests through you. By aligning with that flow, I’m simply choosing the path that feels right and trusting what comes.
This isn’t an overnight transformation. I’ve been working on letting go of control since 2019, and it’s been a battle. But every step—every moment I choose presence over panic—brings me closer to peace. So, I invite you to join me. Let go of the ticking clock, even just for a moment. Be here, now. You might find that the chaos you feared never comes, and instead, you’re met with a quiet, beautiful flow that feels like coming home.