We use so many phrases with it. Pass time. Waste time. Kill time. Lose time.
In good time. About time. Take your time. Save time. A long time. Right on time. Out of time. Mind the time. Be on time. Spare time. Keep time. Stall for time. Time flies.
Since man first developed the concept of time, he has struggled to control his days. We, as humans, need more minutes, more hours, more days. We need to move faster, accomplish more. Yet there are some who had had enough of time - their todays and yesterdays are so painful that they do not wish to have any more tomorrows.
In Mitch Albom’s book, The Time Keeper, the author explores this notion of “not enough time” through a fictious fable. Throughout the story, we’re reminded that life is composed of moments–each one precious and not to be wasted or taken for granted.
The story is set along two lost individuals and their struggle with the true value of time.
Sarah is a nerdy high school senior dealing with the rejection of the boy she loves. After being publicly humiliated, the girl is convinced that suicide is the only means of escaping her misery. She does not want any more time.
Victor is a life-long workaholic who is dying from cancer. As one of the wealthiest old men alive, he believes that he deserves immortality and another chance at life, no matter the cost. His hope is in cryonics.
Then they encountered Dor, the Father of Time, who helped them understand how valuable each moment is - to them and to the people whom they love.
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