The Clockmaker Who Stopped Measuring Hours
The Clockmaker Who Stopped Measuring Hours
After decades repairing clocks, the clockmaker noticed something unsettling: time felt different depending on how it was lived. He dismantled his largest clock and rebuilt it to measure attention instead of minutes. It moved quickly during distraction and slowed during presence. Customers complained. The clockmaker smiled. The clock was honest.
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