It's About Time

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  November 20, 2025

Recently, I asked a small group, “How do you mark the passage of time?” One person watches the sun’s movement through a window. Another relies on their dog’s daily routine—barking as a signal to let them out. Someone else spoke of seasonal changes in nature. A few mentioned calendars, digital or paper. One reflected that they no longer pay attention to time now that they’re no longer clocking in at work.

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It's About Time

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  November 20, 2025

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