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Can you Catch the Time?

Exploring different moments in the river of life

By Ameer BibiPublished 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 2 min read
Can you Catch the Time?
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“Time is like a river. You cannot touch the same water twice because the flow that has passed will never pass again. ” Anonymous

Explore the journey of life along the river of time, filled with moments, choices, and gratitude.

Stand by the river of time. Close your eyes and feel moments slipping away like water. Each drop is a second, making your life story. Think about gentle and firm ripples, like choices and opportunities. Regrets might stay, but time keeps going.

Open your eyes and look at now. Enjoy what’s around you. Every step you take adds to your story. Take the chance to shape your future. The river constantly moves, inviting you to make new ripples with gratitude for the moments that matter.

In the morning of our lives, the river is fresh and full of promise, just like a new day. It winds through moments of joy and challenges, much like the twists and turns of a river on its course.

As the day goes by, the river rushes faster, reflecting the busyness of our lives. Responsibilities and opportunities join the flow, merging into the leading waves.

When the sun sets, the river slows down, and we pause to think. The day becomes part of the river, a collection of memories.

There's something special in the fading light – a reminder that every sunset brings us closer to the end like a river meeting the ocean.

But there are times when the river seems to slow down, giving us a chance to enjoy a perfect moment. These moments are like trying to catch water in your hands – they slip away, leaving behind their beauty.

As we go through our rivers, we see that time, like water, gives life and shapes who we are. It feeds our roots and sculpts our character.

Our journey has bridges and storms, each experience leaving its mark on the riverbed of our lives.

In the big picture of life, time keeps flowing, and our days make up our unique story.

Enjoy the journey, the fast parts and the slow ones. The river of time is like a beautiful story, constantly changing, waiting for us to live in each precious moment.

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Ameer

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About the Creator

Ameer Bibi

I am a mother of three. My life is full of stories and I love to read human stories.

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  1. Excellent storytelling

    Original narrative & well developed characters

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  • Ceviri Kizabout a year ago

    Beautiful written

  • Mika Oka2 years ago

    Life is just like the river. Full of ups and downs

  • Guzel2 years ago

    Nice work...

  • Farah Naz2 years ago

    Yes! Time is more precious than any other thing....

  • If only we were not so obsessed with the passing of time!

  • Ammad Alvi2 years ago

    Nice

  • muniba shafiq2 years ago

    I loved the way you described the beauty of nature.

  • Salman sam2 years ago

    So good. Keep up the good work. Loved it ❤️❤️👍

  • Imran Zahid2 years ago

    Simply beautiful written story

  • Well-wrought! There is, in the initial quote, a suggestion of the Ship of Theseus...

  • This was so beautiful, poetic and optimistic! I loved it!

  • So True and relatable

  • S.N. Evans2 years ago

    Beautiful and well-written. I love your river imagery and connecting time flow to water. Keep up the good work.

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