Time

Time cannot exist without movement.
Movement cannot exist with out matter.
Time is merely man's invention,
Just a means of keeping track of motion,
In our lives,
Much like counting gray hairs,
On our head.
Years are no more than a measure,
Of earth's movement aroung the sun.
Light-years are the same,
Just longer,
Measured out in particle-waves.
But matter and energy interchange,
And without them time would not exist.
What then is the constant?
Other than the mind.
Could it be the soul?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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December 3, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Jim, you asked what is the constant other than the mind. Hm, that's quite a poser but you know what? I think I can answer that. That is, if you will give me enough Time to figure it out!!! Slow down a bit on the philosophizing, Jim, because in my experience, trying to solve philosophical puzzles need deep reflection which in turn demands...you bet, a lot of Time!!! Ha ha. Regards, Fred
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