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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2025 · 19 MIN

65 - The Quickening: Life, Time, and Toilet Paper

from The Barn Philosopher · host The Barn Philosopher

This episode was inspired by Shelby’s wife, who dropped some unexpected wisdom: “Life is like a roll of toilet paper—it spins faster the closer you get to the end.” Shelby’s been feeling that truth lately, and Ridge calls it “the quickening”—that strange acceleration of time as we get older. We talk about how this feeling shows up in everyday life, what it means to live with intention, and how to make peace with time slipping by. It’s a thoughtful conversation about growing older, not taking things for granted, and squeezing meaning out of every spin of the roll. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and more. Don’t forget to rate, follow, and share!

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