How to slow down time when life keeps speeding up
from Aarva Hosted by Shayla Love
Is it possible to stretch the hours of a day by simply letting yourself get bored? Shayla Love looks at the specific panic of a parent watching the years accelerate, a feeling that often intensifies as routines harden. Writing on 19 July 2026, Love asks why a childhood summer once felt like an eternity while a modern work week now vanishes in a blink. The answer isn't necessarily more vacations or constant new experiences, but a surprising willingness to sit with ordinary moments. Brain science and Buddhist practice suggest that stretching the day might actually require the one thing most people try to avoid: being bored. The human sense of time often accelerates with age, but specific habits and mental focus can change this perception. Novelty, memory, and fear all influence how the brain stretches the sense of duration. Buddhist philosophy further suggests that paying attention to routine chores and embracing boredom can make daily life feel more expansive. Read at source: Vox For more features and details, visit aarva.app
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