Before explaining what this phrase means, please read What is "Time"?

"Time Slips" infers that time constantly moves forward, usually unnoticed. This emphasizes how quickly experiences can pass. Like life, time is transient in nature. There is no pause in time.

No matter what we do, time is always carrying us from one moment to the next. It slips through our fingers before we know it. We find that we reflect on missed opportunities and feel regret. This creates the sense of urgency that drives many people to be more intentional with what they do.

The present never truly comes. The instant it is here, it is already the past. This impermanence can be unsettling but it reminds us that nothing is permanent and we need to make the most of the limited time we have.

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