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The Clock That Counted Moments, Not Seconds

Measuring Life by Meaning

By GoldenSpeechPublished about a month ago 1 min read

A philosopher designed a clock that ticked only during significant moments—kindness, insight, wonder. Weeks passed without a sound, then suddenly it chimed for a fleeting sunrise. Over time, people realized how much of life went unmarked. They began living with more intention, hoping to hear that rare, solemn tick. When the philosopher died, the clock rang once—long and pure.

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