Time is often hailed as the most relentless tyrant of all—stealing our youth and claiming the lives of every person it touches. With every passing moment, we edge closer to an unknown fate, powerless to slow its unyielding pace. Why must we endure a force so powerful that resistance seems futile? Is time truly our greatest foe, or could it also be our most valuable ally—one that shapes our experiences, guides our choices, and ultimately fosters our growth?

Every experience we’ve ever had has been shaped by the passage of time. It’s nearly impossible to imagine a reality in which time does not move forward, because time itself is what enables us to experience anything at all. Without time, our lives would be devoid of moments, events, and growth—ultimately rendering all experiences impossible. After all, living is nothing more than immersing ourselves in what unfolds around us, and time is the essential ally that makes that possible. We live because time allows us to.

We live at the mercy of time—not merely existing because of it, but truly living through it. Every experience that shapes us unfolds precisely because time continues to pass. We are caught in its steady current, and through it, we discover the moments that define our lives.

Aging is simply evidence that we have truly lived. While it can be daunting to see life passing by—growing older and amassing decades of memories—time itself is the very force that grants us the treasured moments we hold so dear, those decades of memories.