Make things happen

Post 23 Any time means no time

This proverb means when an event is not planned ahead or confirmed, it will never take place. The event remains an empty talk. For example, when a friend tells us that he or she is able to meet us any time, it is very likely that the meeting will not take place because there is no forward planning and the date to meet has not been decided on. Hence, to make things happen there must be commitment on all parties.

In a fast moving society people are so busy with one thing or another that they have little time to spare for others. It is a challenge for these people to set aside some time for family members and friends. They can plan ahead and set a time frame to make things happen. ‘Any time’ is just another very common platitude, just as ‘I’m pleased to see you’ is.

An old man was discussing with a group of young people on the topic ‘time’. When one of them complained that he had had no time for many things because he was busy with his work all the time, the old man advised him to plan wisely for the things he wanted in life. He must determine what specific goal he wanted to achieve. “Don’t say you have no time and are not free. You’ll have all the ‘free time’ you want when you breathe your last!” said the old man.

Do make time for things to happen.


8 December 2009