Lights On: Why You Never Have Enough Time And How to Fix It

🎙️ Dr. Pedram Shojai dives into chronoception (time perception) and why most people feel trapped in time scarcity. He explains how rushing creates compression, which makes hours disappear into autopilot—and how presence does the opposite, expanding time into something rich and spacious. This teaching breaks down why one present hour beats ten distracted ones, introduces three core practices for creating time abundance, and challenges the cultural trance of "slave time." 🎯 What You'll Learn: How time compression happens: autopilot mode processes minimal information, making time compress and days blur together The vicious cycle of rushing: time scarcity makes you rush, rushing makes you less present, creates more compression—most people spend entire lives in this cycle Three Core Practices for time abundance: pause for three breaths 10x daily, single-task with full attention, notice your rush habit (most times you're not late, just habituated) Why trauma and ADHD compress time: heightened fight-or-flight, trauma tears you out of now and anchors you in the then 🔑 Key Insights: "Time scarcity isn't real—it's about your relationship to time. When fully present, time expands subjectively. One present hour beats ten distracted hours." "The Gandhi paradox: Trying to save time by rushing creates scarcity. Being present creates abundance. 'Busy day, so I'll meditate two hours instead of one.'" "Your relationship with time is your relationship with life. Always rushing means surviving, not living. Time scarcity equals life scarcity." 💡 Action Steps: Implement the three practices: pause for three breaths 10x daily, single-task with full attention, catch yourself rushing when you're not actually late Audit your calendar: every no to something new is yes to your stated priorities—who controls your calendar? 🎧 Perfect for: Anyone feeling trapped in time scarcity, people always rushing despite not being late, empaths who pick up others' rushed energy, or trauma survivors with compressed timelines. 📚 Mentioned Resources: The Art of Stopping Time by Dr. Pedram Shojai Lights On Course - Week 6: Chronoception module Time expansion meditation 🌐 Connect with Dr. Shojai: Website: theurbanmonk.com Books: The Urban Monk, Inner Alchemy, The Art of Stopping Time, Focus Documentaries: Interconnected, Gateway to Health, Trauma, Conscious Parenting

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This episode is 40:13 long.

This episode was published on Feb 13, 2026.

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