We all have time.

It’s the one equalizer above everything else because (as of the time of this writing), it’s impossible to save time and use it later. At some point when the singularity happens (the merging of machine and human), we’ll find ways to increase the length of time we have for our lives, but we’re still constricted by the consistent hours in a day.

And the busier we get, the more constrained we are to do the things we want.

Even those with generous amounts of time currently in their lives still work within this constriction. It could be a trip somewhere where there are many things to do and people to see, but a short duration to accomplish it.

I know visiting my family always puts me in a bind because there are many I would love to see, but can only manage a few. This difficulty is compounded by the extended periods between visits.

The bucket lists of things to accomplish is also daunting because we just don’t have the time to do it all. This problem is also compounded by having no idea how much time a person really has until it’s their turn to go.

Yet, when something becomes critical, we somehow make time.

Making time is a matter of taking action, rather than leaving it to “another time that’s more convenient.” People who make time understand there is no ideal circumstance and they need to scour for every minute they can.

Making time is also sacrificing other commitments, or would be commitments, to be free to do what’s necessary and what’s important.

When something is critical in life, we should never ask if we have the time, but rather how we can make time for it.