It's time to think about TIME

Blame it on my many years of exposure to diplomatic practice and keeping to a tight schedule in academe, but I really get upset when people disregard appointments and agreed-upon meeting time!
I have been told it is because I am not a Filipino when I try my best to come on the dot! I think we should rise above cultural expectations or we will forever show disrespect for the time of others! It should have nothing to do with what is tolerated by our society but coming on time should be looked upon as an action of being kind to others. Of showing appreciation for the effort that people put into coming on time. Of being considerate of others for not having them wait for us unreasonably. At times, I am guilty of being late and it is something I do not take lightly. It doesn't make me feel good when I prevent people from doing what they are slated to do because I caused the delay. It is because I believe that God gave us time equally and it is our task to use it keep order in His universe! No one's time is more important than another's. In essence, Time is an instrument for us to work, play, and live together in harmony and contribute to productivity. And I do want to contribute to making this world a more godly place to live in!

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