The impact of emotion on time

In Chapter 2 we described the difference between in-time and thru-time metaprogrammes and the implications of both. Let’s recap briefly. In-time refers to being fully in the moment. Thru-time refers to being somewhat dissociated from the moment as the immediate past and future are afforded a higher value and take up a good proportion of the person’s thinking. Our relationship with time plays such a large part in our lives that we feel this particular topic merits a chapter of its own.

Contrary to popular belief, time is an emotional issue, not a practical one. Just think back to a time when you realised you ought to be getting on with something ...

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