"Let each morn be better than its eve and each morrow richer than its yesterday. Man's merit lieth in service and virtue and not in the pageantry of wealth and riches...  Guard against idleness and sloth, and cling unto that which profiteth mankind, whether young or old, whether high or low..."

("Tablets of Baha'u'llah Revealed after the Kitab-i-Aqdas", p.138)

However we might be occupied and busy at every pace of life, hopefully and effectively living every day in full, we may be blessed once in a while to take note and realize that how very swiftly they flow and pass by.  Naturally we cannot prevent and stop their passage, nor do we have any power to alter the speed and pace of time. What we can do is to be vigilant and present for each day, up at every hour and alive to each breath. Vigilance and presence elevates our percetptions, sharpens our focus and makes every moment to be enjoyed, counted and utilized intelligently.   Of course while such counsciousness and presence is a gift and bliss by itself, it is just the prerequisite and a base, not alone enough to make us also feel fulfilled--and it certainly cannot ensure progress and advancement, always, upward and forward.  Knowledge and awareness of the value of time and being present in time ought to be supported and lead by high ideals and meaningful senses of purpose, willfully nourished and guided on an equally noble and sensible directions.  Within this frame of reflection and thought, the passage above inspires many thoughts.  If one may seek its light, at the rise of each morning waking up to a new day, one welcomes it as a fresh opportunity with a clear, reachable goal in mind.  One tries to set that morning at a higher point, better than the night preceding it, however be its height or whatever its plight.  Such a greeting and wake-up call from within us tunes our mind, creating a wonderful upbeat sense which is positive, active, and kind.  With such a perception and spirit the mind is humbled and mindful by the fact that perfection is relative, that to advance a bit more on each day, one should actively endeavor and willingly try. That realization in turn could inspire the soul and heart to grow biger and be a bit more understanding and patient, accepting and generous towards others and onself too, as the days advance and one faithfully keeps on at that pace...