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The River of Moments: A Global Treasury of Wisdom About Time: Where every second speaks a thousand years of wisdom
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Series: The World Wisdom Archive
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ISBN13: 9798186883333
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 234
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An inch of time is an inch of gold-but no amount of gold can buy a single moment back. Discover the world's most profound wisdom about our most precious resource.
The River of Moments is a timeless journey across continents and centuries, gathering the distilled wisdom of humanity's greatest teachers. From the ancient philosophers of Greece and Rome to the poetic mystics of Persia, from the practical proverbs of China to the deep, cyclical wisdom of Africa and the Americas, this treasury explores the one thing we all share-and none of us can keep.
The River of Moments is a timeless journey across continents and centuries, gathering the distilled wisdom of humanity's greatest teachers. From the ancient philosophers of Greece and Rome to the poetic mystics of Persia, from the practical proverbs of China to the deep, cyclical wisdom of Africa and the Americas, this treasury explores the one thing we all share-and none of us can keep.
In this beautifully curated anthology, you will discover:
Time is not the enemy but the teacher. It is not the end but the beginning. It is the canvas upon which we paint our lives.
Learn from the wisdom of the world-and use your time well.
The best time to begin is now.
- Over 500 proverbs and sayings about time from more than 50 cultures, translated and explored with cultural commentary.
- Rich fables and moral stories like the Japanese legend of Urashima Taro, the Persian tale of the King's Ring, and Tolstoy's The Three Questions.
- The many faces of time as a healer, a teacher, a sword, a river, and a bird.
- Practical insights on time management, the art of patience, seizing the moment, and the power of the present.
- A 30-day practice with daily reflections to transform your relationship with time.
Time is not the enemy but the teacher. It is not the end but the beginning. It is the canvas upon which we paint our lives.
Learn from the wisdom of the world-and use your time well.
The best time to begin is now.
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