It has been a sunny Sunday, but when I did early supper preparation, there was only blackness outside the window <sigh>. I will adapt. Just give me some time.
Last night was the first time that I saw any clock move from 1:59 to 1:00. That was cool. Technically, today had 25 hours. I managed to finish the laundry and update some documents needed for a meeting later in the week. Given the 'extra' hour, I really didn't accomplish anything other than what would happen on a regular Sunday. It is a myth that we have an extra hour to sleep or do whatever is on the 'to do' list. Reading and hearing this myth repeatedly may lead people to feel they should have done more today. Do we really need something else to make us feel inadequate? This purported gain in time is not unlike that developed early in the 19th century and throughout the 20th century when the industrial revolution resulted in factory and farming mechanization that reduced the need for humans to produce goods. In the next century, household appliances began to appear that were marketed as methods to reduce time spent in the drudgery of household chores. Researchers have shown that having all the machines installed in a home actually saves only a few minutes daily. Leisure time hasn't increased dramatically. The leisure industry spreads a myth that we deserve whatever they are selling since we work so hard. The technology revolution has made some things easier to do, but still takes an inordinate amount of time. Think of how much time we spend glued to our phones now. These devices have increased time spent with them instead of in other leisure or work expectations. LSS -- multiple marketing myths (love alliteration <grin>) exist that make us feel like failures for not doing more.
A song came to mind that deals with time and even mentions a mythological figure. Keep safe. Enjoy!
All the Time in the World -- Deep Purple
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