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Another way to deeper understanding is to consider the time scale. The duration of a value or condition could be short lived and instant. Or it could be durable and a long lasting condition. So the time scale of an event can amplify or maybe dampen the thing we are considering.
If you could be super happy and content. Life would be wonderful. But if this condition were a one time thing or short lived? Well that doesn’t sound so wonderful now does it?
Conversely, one could be moderately happy and moderately content for a lifetime. Well now, that starts to look different when you are just comparing levels of happiness and contentment.
People’s awareness of time are quite different. The very young only know how they feel at the moment. Awareness of time is low. As children get older, the concept of time and the passage of time is an understandable concept. But there are people who find it difficult to think about the future and far future.
Delaying gratification for a future goal is a basic concept. That when exercised regularly can be a more mature and wise attitude. It can become second nature to look at the bigger picture. To consider the longer time spans before acting. Some goals are only achievable with repeating actions over the long term. Commitment or repetition over time can become a habit.
Small actions over time can become big movements. Viewed on a short time scale actions can be insignificant. Viewed on a long time scale, once hidden patterns and trends become discernible.