How to Hack Time

[@jolizelle]

Thank you. From a young french girl leaving in Tokyo and beginning to experience years flying away.

[@ReWildUniversity]

May your adventures be wondrous! Coincidentally, one of our current Forest Monks, Anna, spent the last 6 years in Tokyo before she came here to the woods! =) Kenton

[@JTMinnesota]

This is one of my favorite videos of yours, Kenton. The passing of time, how we go through time, is something I have pondered over and over again.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Interesting! In our short walk together we only had time to touch on a few topics, but I look forward to future meetings where we can talk more about things we've pondered! =) Kenton

[@plutoplatters]

I've always had this thought when I hear people say " I don't have any time" it is simply... " we all have 24/7 .. .. yes you do !

[@ReWildUniversity]

Isn't that interesting? We all have the same amount . . . =) Kenton

[@djjasonceol9611]

Hello friend. I'm a combat vet of both Iraq and Afghanistan. Currently reside in South Florida but grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I love this episode, amongst others, but this hit me watching just now because I am currently unemployed in a city and struggling with daily stress of a fast paced lifestyle yet find peace every time I walk outside, take a deep breath, and try to conversation with the local squirelles that run through my yards trees. 10 times I have been able to high five them and have video as proof. Nature rocks and the little things in life still amaze me such as the videos you make that educate myself as I am sure many others! Keep up the great work!

[@ReWildUniversity]

DJ Jason Ceol Thank you so much for sharing this. Nature really does serve to amaze and inspire, doesn't it? And it would be so cool to see you high-five a squirrel! I love that nature provides both peace and danger/excitement. Also, I'd like to thank you for your service, my friend.=) Kenton

[@craigrichardson9255]

I've always been amazed by the people who seem to be able to experience more life in a day than most people do in a week. I think you're right - mindfulness is the key. Learning to turn off the autopilot is something I continue to struggle with. I think it was really interesting how your cat decided to get in on the conversation. Outdoor cats are a perfect teacher. They smell, examine, look, touch everything in their world - even when they seem to be disengaged, they're totally connected to what's going on.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Craig Richardson Cats are great like that, aren't they? Just one of the many animals that I often look at with envy =) I know how that autopilot can really be challenging to break through. Practice really pays off, but we also live in a culture that constantly encourages distraction . . .=) Kenton

[@user-qp6vg9ho8u]

Probably the most important video I have seen on KZbin. Thank you for your time

[@ReWildUniversity]

I'm honored! Thank you! =) Kenton

[@marquissteen170]

This just blew my mind. Its like you were taking words right out of my mouth. I've always felt that about time ever since I can remember. Yet society looks at us like we are the one who do not get it. I've watched a few of your videos, and I must say it is refreshing to hear people that share the same philosophy. Thank you for uploading these.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Marquis Steen I think that many of these things become self-evident once we start 'looking deeper', past our cultural assumptions. I'm glad you've found the same thing! I'm happy to have you on board on the channel, and thanks so much for your comment! I appreciate it.=) Kenton

[@yanceyhudson5794]

Just watched quite a few of your videos. I definitely relate to a lot of what you say in many of your videos, having hiked the Appalachian Trail solo over the course of 8 months within the last year. I have been back in society for a few months and while I do like people, the domesticated mindset can be contagious, and I am working on having the same mental clarity I did as I was on the trail. Seeing others that have intellectual discourse on these subjects is thought-provoking and nice to be part of. I sincerely thank you.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Yancey Hudson It sounds like you've had a remarkable adventure on the trail! Especially being solo, I imagine you've been able to experience what few people in our culture know -- that when you're away like that, distant from all our "stuff", the mind really does shift, and we start to see our normal, "civilized" life in a very different way.Thanks for sharing this, Yancey. I'd love to see that trail someday!=) Kenton

[@gordthor5351]

I agree with everything you said and I need to apply more of it to my life. I have thought about this topic because I realized my 30 going by much faster than my 20 and teen years. My 40's are almost over and my perception of the time past is only a tiny fraction of that in my 20's. So I ask myself what changed and I think it comes down to getting in a routine and lack of adventure. Basically it boils down to making memories. The mundane same old same old doesn't stick in our memory,so over a given time frame the more memories we can recall,gives us the impression of more time spent. I can recall many more memories in my teens and 20's than 30's or 40's,because I was always on an adventure and never really stuck in a routine. Events must stand out to be recorded as memories. Once we get in the routine of making money ,paying the mortgage,bla bla bal...nothing really stands out,so we have much fewer memories to give us the perception of more time passing. I'm not even surprised anymore that it is a great video :) Gord.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Indeed! I do believe the same thing -- the key lies in memories. As our mind gets into those grooves and no longer perceives novelty, then it doesn't have much reason to note the passage of time. Thus it speeds by. By re-awakening that novelty sense (I feel confident at this point in saying that I'm sure you know we can experience novelty in anything, no matter how mundane, if only we can shift our mindset), our mind once again files all those memories, and our time-sense feels as if it slows down. Your comments continue to amaze me. May I ask how you came to realize all of these things? =) Kenton

[@blax100dk]

This is zen like teachings! Thanks for your awesome/inspiring videos. We all need some more time in nature and silence.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Thank you my friend! Your words are appreciated! =) Kenton

[@tcor9141]

You know, Some survival "Experts" don't bother to answer viewers posts. Maybe they have gotten too many viewers to keep up, or they don't have enough time anymore. But, You still do! That is so inspiring and rare! PLEASE?! Don't loose this! And Thank You!

[@ReWildUniversity]

+T cor Thank you so much. I try to answer ever post -- after all, it is the viewers who make this channel what it is! Some slip by me because of the way that KZbin alerts me to follow-up replies, so in some cases I haven't noticed I missed one until a year later or more! And I hope, as you do, that I can keep this up. I try to limit computer time, and it gets tougher as the channel grows, but it's very important to me, and I appreciate that you appreciated it! =) Kenton

[@alexanderleeart]

I'm a visual artist, and the practice of creating representative art kind of forces a type of observational mindfulness that is very similar to what you describe. Also, I find that my ability to appreciate the details and sensations in everyday life is enhanced by reading authors who have mastered descriptive writing, such as Victor Hugo and William Wordsworth.

[@ReWildUniversity]

I think the visual arts are under-recognized as a pathway toward deeper mindfulness. Our minds start to gloss over things if we let them get sloppy. I often ask students to see things "as an artist", noticing shadow, light, color, and texture. It can wake the senses back up. I hadn't thought about descriptive writing! Very interesting! =) Kenton

[@leoangere5310]

"Never rush that which must be done quickly." This is excellent. Just the other day, feeling rushed to get a complex car repair done, I remarked that it's gotta be better to plug along slowly and take breaks often than to worry and hurry. I, too, have noticed how in conversation it is good to wait when I really want to say something but too many other voices are engaged. Often the subject comes up again when I do have a chance to speak. I must admit that by this time I'm usually so intent on getting my word in that I haven't heard much of what the other person's been rambling about (: .

[@ReWildUniversity]

Leo Angere You're bringing up a great point, Leo, in regards to conversation and time. As you note, it's really easy to miss out on the conversation because we're hearing the voice in our head trying to make up counter-arguments or elucidate on certain points. Great comment!=) Kenton

[@chopstickthrower930]

this video reminds me of my old sensei's teachings,god bless his soul,thank you very much for teaching the rest of the world this great way of thinking

[@ReWildUniversity]

chopstick thrower Thank you Chopstick Thrower. I really appreciate your words.

[@butchmetzger7023]

It's past time for us to get off of autopilot! Sometimes I've really enjoyed those little interruptions from my children and now grandchildren if I haven't tried to make them fit my schedule. Loved hearing the birds in the background. Another video mentioned not having time to respond to every email and comment. I'm amazed how many you find time to answer!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Butch, I agree completely! And those birds . . . they really do a great job of livening things up, don't they? Thanks for the appreciative words about me answering comments -- this channel wouldn't exist without all the viewers and commenters, and I'm always going to do my best to reply to as many as possible. I so appreciate you noticing! =) Kenton

[@johncgreer]

Wonderful video, Kenton! My partner and I did CERT training with the fire department they talked about the concept of "hurry to wait" that's quite similar to Rebecca's saying. A building will be on fire, bystanders will be yelling at them to run in, but they need to wait until they have the necessary information and plan before rushing in. Even if the pressure to go is overwhelming, they need to hurry to wait. I would add that having a variety of experiences and seeking out novelty can also help in addition to being mindful of them. Going to new places or even just switching up our routine, brushing our teeth with your other hand, walking a new way, etc. will do it. While I think extending our subjective time is great, so is extending the objective, especially if we can do it with bodies that aren't run down. You may be interested in life extension if you haven't heard of it before! If you're interested, there are two great intros on KZbin: CPG Grey's , "Why Die?" and Kurzgesagt's "Why Age? Should We End Aging Forever?".

[@ReWildUniversity]

John, such a great point. I love that saying! And thanks for those recommendations -- I'll check them out! Love, Kenton =)

[@AdventureArchives]

What a fantastic video. I'm always in a rush to places, partly because I'm often late to things. I've noticed when I talk to some people who belong to a certain social group or community, they often say things like "I run on ___ time." I've seen people say that they run on "indian time," and most recently was talking to some people of Arabic descent who say they run on "Arab time." I think what this gets at is how many cultures, perhaps before globalization/westernization, have a different conception of time or a place less importance or emphasis on following a rigid schedule. Whenever I'm in nature, I find that I pay less attention to what time it is, and pay more attention to what's around me. I'm also doing much more every day, and end up feeling more productive and fulfilled, which also gives me a sense that time is passing more slowly. (Of course, I've had those experiences where there have been nights that felt a bit too long) Your video reminds me of what a lot of eastern philosophers say about living in the present. In this culture and these times, so much focus goes on preparing and planning for the future, and often times we focus so much on what's next that we forget about what's now. I'm reminded of this video with the philosopher Alan Watts about how life ought to be enjoyed the way music is: Music and Life - Alan Watts And that's a great idea about eating the food and being aware of it. Whenever I have dinner with my parents, they often remind me to chew the food more and eat more slowly. Sometimes I catch myself scarfing down food so quickly that I'm already anticipating the next bite before swallowed what I just put in my mouth.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Thanks for sharing all of this! I too have heard this about cultural time, in my case in reference to "Mexican time". I often say that I'm running on "woods time". I'd be very interested to see how the people you were speaking to would characterize "Arab time". Sometimes I imagine it's just a matter of perceived speed, but I think that, as you hint at, the conceptual differences of time may run deeper than simply speed. Nature does indeed shift time, doesn't it? We have a month-long student right now who has been living in the tipi in the woods, without any watch or other way to see 'what time it is'. She has quickly shifted to the rhythms of sun and moon, light and dark, and it's remarkable to witness her mind slow down. I have a bunch of Alan Watts books =) Fun stuff! I've rarely seen him speak, so it will be interesting to follow your link. I really appreciate you sharing your personal experiences (such as your experiences with food). I think that kind of sharing gives us all real-world perspective on things like this that can sometimes seem a bit esoteric. =) Kenton

[@naturallivingdesigns2383]

Slowing down our perception of time...what a beautiful concept! Dang, it seems like I have been writing this comment for an hour or more.(-: It works! Thanks for the tips! You truly have a wonderful gift Kenton! I'm really glad I found you. I'm telling everyone I know about you!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Eco Oasis Wow! I'm flattered! I'm so glad to hear that you're trying some of these things out, and in the case of the Primal Diet video, that you've already been practicing the art for years. Thanks so much for spreading the word about my channel. I really appreciate it.=) Kenton

[@cboylan007]

Great video. Another (personal) observation about 'rushing' is this - it can be dangerous. (I had two accidents last year purely because of rushing around. In one I ran through a double-glazed door, thinking it was open because of the sunlight, & broke it with my head... Neither accident would have happened if I'd been moving more slowly.) Another kind-of-related issue is I've noticed that better results come from not trying too hard. Sometimes when you wait for some kind of result to come to you, rather than chasing it, it almost magically does.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Agreed on both counts! I find that almost every time I have an accident, whether a minor thing like dropping something, or an event that causes more damage, it's because I'm not paying attention and trying to rush. Your last sentence is wonderful -- I do find that the world works like that! =) Kenton

[@EthnicBeatz]

Hey Kenton, Thanks for sharing your ideas in your video. I feel inspired and looking forward to implementing the taste idea, the take breaks when you can't, and noticing the color or the sound more fully in the moment. I find when i sit in the morning or late afternoon and quiet my mind, I'm able to notice things arise that would have been subconscious to me before. Taking walks is great too. I've noticed taking walks in more natural areas can tap into a consciousness that people just can't get in industrial areas. I heard someone say once that there are three major healing sounds: birds, water, and wind. I notice in most of your videos you're outside and i can hear the insects, the windchimes, the birds, the environment is healing and enriching. Peace brother, Benjamin

[@ReWildUniversity]

Ben Baesler Hi Benjamin,It was wonderful to hear that you've found, first-hand, how a quiet mind opens up more of the world's offerings. And I'm right with you in regards to walks =) That lovely quiet that can happen when you're walking without trying to get somewhere quickly. Thanks for noticing the environment in my videos. I'm always thankful to all those sound-makers, weaving a symphony around my words. I think they probably have much more wonderful things to impart than I do =)

[@duffmanyeahoh]

You take meditation to a next fun practical level. For me when working out or training martial arts or just stretching times stops and these moments are the best it feels like you are flowing in a river. As kids I think we naturally have more fun as we had no concept of time untill we grow older. As I got older I had a period in school the week goes so slow, but when I get on my videogames time stops and I had fun. Later on ofcours I kept coming late to school over sleeping after a timeles night of videogames. And even when I got detention for being late that much I still came late, I guess time was my funny friend during my teenage years. Even my friends still laught about it today when we meet up to gather they have to lie to me about the hour and still I would come late. I will still take my time to workout, daydream, take a shower and have some food. Now when i'm more mindfull about my days and weekends they feel like they are going slower when i'm being very active and doing stuff I want to do. I do feel that most of the things you talk about can help people with addiction, because I think things like drugs,smoking,alcohol,videogames in a way they all do stop time and you feel no stress for a short time atleast. But in a way we can learn how to stop time how you are teaching it in a natural way and be happy. Thank you again for the eyeopening advice!

[@ReWildUniversity]

"For me when working out or training martial arts or just stretching times stops and these moments are the best it feels like you are flowing in a river." We love this! And had great laughs about your friends reaction to you being late =) Love to you! Kenton and Rebecca

[@fireballfitness170]

Important video. It has been on my Outdoors playlist at my channel for a while. Right now it is number 35 from the top of the list. Only in chronological order, not order of preference. I actually sent the main points to a therapist friend of mine. 5:40...time speeds up in relation to our lack of mindfulness or when running on autopilot... 6:58...1. wife said, never rush that which must be done quickly...a.k.a. "never hurry"... 10:55...2. take breaks you don't have time for.... 13:36...3. turn off the autopilot

[@ReWildUniversity]

I'm honored that this is on your Outdoors playlist, and even more honored that you sent it to your therapist friend! Wow! =) Kenton

[@marycahill546]

So much truth here. Thank you.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Absolutely, Mary!! =) Kenton

[@luthergeorge6630]

I see time rushing or dragging often. I find when I can live in the moment that time seems to, "live on" at a slower, calmer rate. Hard to do in our society though. Great video as always. Thanks.

[@ReWildUniversity]

+Luther George You've felt it! It can be dramatic, can't it? I've found the same, that time gets deliciously slow when I'm mindful. And I agree -- it is tough, especially in our world where there are a million distractions beckoning in every moment . . . =) Kenton

[@sirstratocaster]

One of the rules in my life is no rushing. Thanks for the video.

[@ReWildUniversity]

sirstratocaster I love it. That rule alone could change so much for so many of us!

[@tomaszstarling]

I'm an EMT so good point on taking it slow and calm instead of fast rush, I learned that the hard way but I finally did. :)

[@ReWildUniversity]

TAVOR VICEROY VALDOR So much respect to you for becoming one of those who helps people in such traumatic situations. You obviously know exactly what I'm talking about here! =) Kenton

[@joenavanodo3780]

Thank you Kenton, for another great video. I have always loved philosophy and I love the subject even more when it is explained in real time in the real world. It is a good day when I am reminded to slow down and smell the roses, I have a habit to rush on,,, especially when I 'm coming near the completion of a task. Then I make mistakes, every time. Your environment there is awesome, the birds singing, (the cat... What time,!! I have all the time in the universe!!) Yes ,my friend ... That was great, I'm gonna watch that again

[@ReWildUniversity]

John O'donovan Hi John!So glad you liked it! Yes, the cat (and the chickadee) really came in at just the nicest place =)Right with you regarding how rushing can create mistakes . . . funny how when we 'have to get it done', we often end up making things take longer through the very rushing that we think will speed things up. We humans are delightfully funny like that, and I love to watch myself repeat the same follies time and time again =)

[@earthcrawler4152]

I've always found people's opinions of time intriguing. Those were three interesting techniques!

[@ReWildUniversity]

EarthCrawler It is indeed an interesting subject, isn't it? So many conceptions of time . . .=) Kenton

[@lemurlemur9017]

Okay, I've watched 4 of your fascinating videos and am starting to feel like a groupie! LOL out of those 4, I've felt compelled to comment on 3 of them, something I almost never do. Thank you for this breath of time-less and time-with-ness. This video has also inspired me to conceive of two related articles for my own site based on the issue of time. What you've said hasn't so much given me new info, as made me relearn, remind and reaffirm what I already know - possibly a better gift than teaching me something new. Additionally, I work as a professional psychic,and this video has helped my arsenal of tools and techniques that I can use to aid my clients (often very driven, workaholic stressed types) to simplify, their own lives and live in the moment. Not only have you made my own life richer, but you've potentially helped the lives of folks you've never met and who've never seen your videos yet (though I will for SURE be recommending this one) become more powerful and peaceful. Keep at it - change the world one video at a time. My path has a saying. used when one member greets another, which translates to "I salute your power." We have two words for power - one meaning "power over others (negative power) and the other meaning "power of the inner self" (positive and healthy). Yours is the power of the inner self, and I can see it glow through your face, your voice, your body language and your words. I salute your power. Blessings and thank you!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Lemur Lemur I am deeply honored at your words, my friend. Wow. Thank you. Knowing that these videos can reach out and change people's lives . . . that means so much. You also have me curious about your site. I'm guessing you mean a website rather than a KZbin channel? Could you post a link in another comment?I salute your power.=) Kenton

[@lemurlemur9017]

ReWildUniversity My website - lionrhod.net is new and growing so at the moment it probably doesn't hold much. LOL but working on getting my thoughts and ideas out. (I had a few sites long ago, but then had "attacks of life" which shut them down. Ah well, such is...) And I am the one honored. You stir something in my mind that has been buried for a time, thanks to life challenges getting in the way. You have no idea how you have helped me re-member my self. LOL many many new articles are forthcoming on my site, inspired by things you've said. I might even get over my extreme shyness and try to do some videos.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Lemur Lemur That would be great to see videos! Your website looks so enticing. We'll sit down as a family later today and explore it more deeply. Thanks for sharing, my friend!

[@TheJimmyJLC]

This is probably my favourite video of yours now, I'll definitely start focusing on what I'm conscious of, sometimes you just need to remind yourself :)

[@ReWildUniversity]

TheJimmyJLC Thanks for the feedback -- I'm glad you like this one. I think it's a powerful tool for reshaping our lives!

[@Satanro666]

I`m speechless right now, I've experienced "time dilatation" numerous times till now, especially in the morning, when i wake up 30 min before my alarm clock..and those 30 min feel like 3-4 hours have passed until it`s time to wake up.... YET it NEVER crossed my mind that i can actually live more by learning to control my perception of this measurements! I am in your depth Kenton! i have learned a good lesson today! Thank you!

[@Rtuzemsky]

Your videos are amazing. You radiate so much enthusiasm trough them. By watching them and applying what you shared, I feel I'm getting to the right path:) thank you. Cheers from Slovakia:)

[@ReWildUniversity]

Those words just made my day! Cheers back from Wisconsin, USA! =) Kenton

[@cattledog5464]

Thank you. Your philosophy and ideas are solidly based in truth and understanding. If I was on KZbin , my message would be very much the same. Truth is truth no matter the language. Love can only be unconditional and not timed. You realize that there was a fellow named Jesus that also had these views at the basis of good, pure living? Oh how distorted those truths have become. You nailed it. A home run video. Peace

[@ReWildUniversity]

I was thinking that as I continue to absorb your comments -- if you had a channel, you'd be saying the same things =) Thanks for those words about Jesus. I was not brought up in any religion, and later in life began reading Jesus' words. I thought to myself -- "his words seem to say something very different than what I've been hearing the churches expound". Some powerful, radical wisdom he shared with us, and I'm still trying to learn more about him and understand his teachings. =) Kenton

[@cattledog5464]

You already have the message. Yes, go and seek that, so you can relate to people who had to escape. Be careful because the greatest of lies are hidden among the truth. Organized religion is that in a nutshell.

[@hyperdrone7478]

beautiful words and wisdom!

[@visualphenomena8397]

YOU are a good man, my new acquaintance. Thank you again for your video posts.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy to have you here on the channel!! =) Kenton

[@crashguy711]

I am a new subscriber, I feel lucky to have found your channel. this video really connected with me in a way that's cool, I have had the exact same thoughts you expressed here, from the seconds minutes hours days years thought. to feeling rushed and losing time thoughts. but in this video you clarified/crystalized these thoughts for me in a way that i know i will benefit. so thanks!

[@ReWildUniversity]

crashguy711 Thank you for introducing yourself -- I'm excited to have you on board as a subscriber! It was really cool to hear that you've had this 'time shifting' experience. It's amazing, isn't it, how our perception of time can change so dramatically. That sent me on a quest to understand just how it works, and I feel all of us can come to utilize this in order to maximize our sense of having 'plenty of time', even when we're in the midst of what others would call 'high stress' situations. I don't feel that I've mastered it, but it definitely becomes easier with practice.Thanks for your comment!=) Kenton

[@sithlordpunkin]

Great video. Lots of points to think and act on. Will be trying it for sure.

[@ReWildUniversity]

CMT Outdoors Do let me know what you discover when you try it out!

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Very good points. I think we rush because we are forced to do things that we don't like to do. So we want to finish it quickly. Also, society forces us to that. All the exams we take is measured by how correct and how fast we can do. This must be changed, this is not a good way of living. Loved the cat :)

[@ReWildUniversity]

Agreed! This "need for speed" encourages us to rush in other areas of our life. It can feel as if there is always a focus on getting somewhere else instead of enjoying where we are =) Roots, Kenton

[@Rain-Peters]

I think we were born with this ability , and then life makes us forget how to stand in a moment and take it in,.I remember when I was a little child and summer holidays came. 2 months with no school. Those 2 months seemed like a year. Every day was so full of opportunity and adventure. even if I only went in the back yard to play.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Cori Peters Exactly. Childhood has a timelessness to it, but we soon learn how to make time linear and regulated.

[@gladgear]

ReWildUniversity I believe there's another interesting point to be drawn here. It isn't that we can just use this to slow down the perception of time, but we can also teleport in a sense. For instance, when you're having that conversation that is not your preference, you can become less mindful of the moment (using the concept of mindfulness to be less mindful in a way) but imagine the experiences and perceptions of a more preferred situation. Such as imagining that slow, peaceful tone of your spouse's voice as you talk to them, the calm atmosphere of your home (or perhaps the beauties of the woods), the fresh air of the outside. The list could go on, but by being more mindful of what isn't happening, you begin to 'forget', in a sense, the situation that is not preferred and then you make that saying "oh how did I get home so fast". :D

[@ReWildUniversity]

***** Fascinating way to "hack" this "hack"! I do love your thinking, my friend. =) Kenton

[@michaelhuguley831]

I have found my Guru. I believe I know the rest of the day will be better......thanks.

[@ReWildUniversity]

I am smiling at delight at the thought that this could have helped give you a better day! =) Kenton

[@louislevi7331]

Hello kenton, i was referred by Canadian Prepper, wow you are so insightful. Thanks for the vids

[@ReWildUniversity]

What an honor that Canadian Prepper sent you my way! I'm a fan of his work! I hope you find some valuable videos here. =) Kenton

[@boggycreekbeast]

I like the analogy using wine. Good speech. I enjoyed this.

[@ReWildUniversity]

boggycreekbeast Thanks! It's a tool that has greatly enriched my own experience of living, so I wanted to share it =)

[@nanasfriend9607]

Hi Kenton maybe after this one more sharing i will take a break. joke :P it happened once i watched a car crash on parked cars which hit a woman who fell with headbutt on the side way. i was so concentrated i watched the whole scene so slowly. it was a period when love for life thickens the integrity of time. I suddenly went near her and sit, like a guardian angel.. i've learnt this by the half-wolf, life companion (when i met Lupo for the second time he was howling to the full moonon a cut palm-tree, i sit near him and he positioned behind me kidneys-to-kidneys, i don't remember any other circumstance i felt so safety) of my friend who remembers you a lot.. i just wanted to pass her all the positive energy i felt helping her doing the movements she needed to ricompose herself. she had a very bad injury on the forehead and a lot of people came round in circle around her. i kept in contact with her sitting very near, she was like waking up in the morning with blood dropping. somebody called the ambluance. others soak a handkerchief and cleaned the wound. she wanted to call her husband maybe for some protection. in the end ambulance came so fast i couldnt even watch at her. in conclusion i've been very happy to protect that woman from all the people judgments and emotionality. i think slowling time is a privilege to be living.. these days i made practice with reverse wrap method to make cordages, its very funny, thank you Kenton :))) Ivan :))))

[@ReWildUniversity]

Ivan, what a great story! It warms my heart to think of you there by that woman, providing that silent comfort . . . =) Kenton

[@aHigherPower]

What a beautiful area, I need to enroll in your school Kenton! lol I wish there were more people in the world like you. :) I have much to learn Sir. We definitely live in a culture of instance gratification, results, and rush. You make me want to self improve Kenton. Thanks! Thumbs up!

[@ReWildUniversity]

+aHigher Power So glad you like it! It's definitely a lovely place to be . . . we feel gratitude every day! And thank you for letting me know that these inspire you -- it means a lot! =) Kenton

[@paulbrailsford4827]

Brilliant as ever Paul, great video as usual buddy!

[@ReWildUniversity]

paul brailsford Thanks so much!=) Kenton

[@knigthfigth]

Thank you Kenton for sharing your wisdom Kenton, when I throatsing I am one with that moment completely, I highly recommend it..!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Someone else was telling me about this. Definitely something I'm checking out! =) Kenton

[@knigthfigth]

Wonderful! Any sort of chanting or digging of sound is good I find, especially with friends :D Many might find this rather insane but simply getting some friends and singing vowels together in sync is quite enjoyable :)) I like going from E to O and back slowly Filip :)))

[@ReWildUniversity]

knigthfigth So interesting, Filip! I googled it and . . . I've been doing this (or something akin to it) for years! I call it my "mouth didgeridoo", but I had no idea it was throat singing! Thanks for this -- now I can learn how to expand it and explore it more!

[@knigthfigth]

ReWildUniversity Haha that's wonderful, Kenton! I love doing it in like tunnels or with a buddy of mine! People look at us as if we're crazy if they see us, everyone should do this! I'd love to see your skills in a future video ;)

[@ReWildUniversity]

knigthfigth Would be incredible in a tunnel! Must try sometime . . . =)

[@youngkenjutsu]

Great video! Reminds me of bringing my self awareness to the present and realizing that many times our culture is rushing to go nowhere(the couch).;)

[@ReWildUniversity]

YOUNGKENJUTSU Rushing to the couch. Aptly said =) Sometimes it feels like we're rushing to the grave! Always trying to speed time up and get to the next place, with an endless string of next places that lead to . . .?

[@Davidthemarathoner]

Fantastic video! Thank you ! Looking forward to the next one and if it is similar to this one, so much more the better !

[@ReWildUniversity]

David Greenman Thanks David! I do enjoy doing these videos, and it seems like people enjoy the mix of learning woods skills and consciousness-based skills. Both, I think, enrich our lives immensely!

[@Davidthemarathoner]

I agree. It is all encompassing. Everything impacts upon everything else and being a parent as you are has only served to deepen this level of awareness in not just my own life but this has only helped to deepen my experience in working with my own clients and as such an aspect of what I do in my career is to indirectly and inadvertently "teach" others what in truth they already know but perhaps had forgotten. Regards and always looking forward to the next video. I email them to others and they always

[@Davidthemarathoner]

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[@fireballfitness170]

19:50 new tools for shifting your perception of time, and for cultivating present moment mindfulness and awareness in your life. 6:50 ...Number 1,wife said, never rush that which must be done quickly... 10:22...if we just stop to listen... 10:50 Number 2, take breaks you don't have time for...eg 5 minute walk, 1 deep breath 13:35 ...Number 3, get off of autopilot, which comes from watching a lot of media that allows our brain to be in spectator mode, pushing on rather than stopping to notice what we currently have. Life slips by unnoticed and time speeds up. 16:17...how do we turn off the autopilot?.... 19:00...

[@user-ve5ei2xe8h]

I think there is a lot to discover from the smell of your own hands: The products you used, the meal you prepared, the materials you worked with during the day, the people you interacted with... I sometimes accidentally found myself in a "thinker pose" with my hands near my nose thinking "Oh. I know where all those smells come from. This is last nights campfire, that is the shampoo I used..." Such observations seem to help to detach from the stress of the moment.

[@ReWildUniversity]

I love this! You're invoking the sense of smell, which is often neglected or even forgotten since it's a relatively subtle sense in us. Yet as you note, it's also a sense that runs deep, often invoking memories or bringing us present-moment when we give our attention to it. Thanks for this -- a fun practice I never actually thought of!!

[@junebugjohnson4207]

7:00 also "slow is smooth, smooth is fast"

[@ReWildUniversity]

Hi Tyler Lavigne, Your comment won't allow replies, so I'm hoping you see this. On your other comment, I've been growing my hair since 6th grade. Way to go on getting yours to 7"! As for this comment, I hope I don't ramble too much in my videos =) You may be noticing that I don't really run a bushcraft channel, but rather a rewilding channel, so the videos range from skills to the human emotional condition to how to see through the "normal" to shift our view of reality. =) Kenton

[@sleonhart]

A lot of wisdom, thanks

[@ReWildUniversity]

+RJ Videos I hope that it helps in your life! =) Kenton

[@Kai-sq8xt]

Awesome. I have found that a day of nothing is also great for slowing down ;)

[@ReWildUniversity]

Yes! A wonderful practice that really helps us ease the pace a little =)

[@lilyo.573]

One time I went on a10 minute walk and I estimatedit was a hour

[@ReWildUniversity]

I know the feeling =)

[@milkmanswife93696]

great video. may I ask whether the beautiful scenery in the background is your family's property?

[@ReWildUniversity]

Thank you! No, it's not. It belonged to some good friends of ours who we were renting from at the time. =) Kenton

[@davidward3505]

Brilliant lessons kenton! I wish I lived local to you, I'd be there so much you'd be sick of the site of me ha ha :) thanks for another great message

[@ReWildUniversity]

the grayman Oh, I don't think I'd get sick of you. We'd be great workout and sparring partners!

[@astrixx]

Hey Kenton, Your KZbin channel has really grown! Really cool! Also nice to see Rihanna again :)

[@ReWildUniversity]

astrixx Slow but sure =) And Rihanna says she appreciates being noticed ;)=) Kenton

[@juangabrielfalcon3253]

Awesome :D I really feel empathy for your vids.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Juan Falcon Thanks Juan. It means a lot to hear from people who find these videos to be helpful!=) Kenton

[@krunkerdylan6146]

Do you find many benefits in music and are you big into music? if so what type.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Hi Friend! I think music has GREAT power to affect our emotions and mentality -- and thus it's important to choose our music consciously. Think of modern pop, with its constant fast repetition, and its "earworm" like nature, training our minds into repetitive cycles. Personally, I don't often listen to music -- we play some instruments in the house, so make our own more than listen. However, if we do listen, it's either to something flowing, like shakuhachi, or something complex, like classical European, classical Indian, and once in a while some of the Norse folk music. How about you? =)

[@krunkerdylan6146]

@@ReWildUniversity Hi! I really enjoy shakuhachi and classical indian as well, I love a lot of different types of music but most of what I listen to might be considered ambient techno, usually very slow and progressive with aspects of nature incorporated. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poGzhnefntuio9k this is something like what I am talking about. Music I find can do a lot to slow down your pace.

[@plutoplatters]

I want to say... living in a completely lets just say a place of tranquility like the setting in this video it would be far easier to "not rush" vs. the sidewalks of new York city... It's so easy to be influenced by those "rushing" around us. good video... just sayin

[@luthergeorge6630]

My couple days away in the woods turned out to one day/night. Life happens. Going to attempt to get the rest of my day/tonight/and a little of tomorrow. With children it's hard though.

[@ReWildUniversity]

+Luther George One day and one night is awesome! I know what you mean about kids -- not only is it tough to get time away, but I miss them when I'm gone from them even for more than a few hours =) But getting out for any amount of time can be such a wondrous "recharge" and connection. =) Kenton

[@depressedprepper]

Makes a lot of sense. Keep up the good videos, brother. I'm a subscriber now :-)

[@ReWildUniversity]

DepressedPrepper Hey, thanks my friend! And thanks for your subscription! Also, I have to hand it to you in regards to your channel. Very powerful to put yourself out there like that. Bravo!=) Kenton

[@plutoplatters]

we speed up time. time is a constant. deep I know.

[@gardenerofthegalaxy]

"Some men live more in 20 years than others live in 80" -The Doctor

[@ReWildUniversity]

Yes!!! =) Kenton

[@ReWildUniversity]

Hi Satanro666, Your comment won't allow replies, so I'm hoping you get this =) So interesting that you've experienced this yourself, and that you're now going to be experimenting with controlling it. Let me know how it goes! =) Kenton

[@Werod]

Great video as usual! :)

[@ReWildUniversity]

wErodw Thanks much!

[@Corvicus]

I remember the day I choose to crawl insteed of walking in the forest near a small river. Everythings is différent from this point of view. slowly I evolve in a completly different forest and then come the moment where I was not able to move anymore because every little things I was seeing could be destroy if I continue crawling... Then I stop and start watching deeply. This day I saw a ant having a hard time carrying a feather and I wonder why the ant where carrying this feather. I dont know how much time I spend that moment but time seem to stop.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Opris Corvicus Beautiful! The power of simply getting off our two feet and close to the ground -- whole worlds open up! Thanks for sharing this, and I hope it inspires a few people to get down and crawl!=) Kenton

[@ObamaoZedong]

Then how do those moments where you think "time flies when you're having fun" arise from?

[@ReWildUniversity]

Good question! So, often when we are "having fun", we're in a state of high distraction. We're not conscious of time, and thus it whips by. Conversely, if we're in school waiting for the class to get over, staring at the clock and counting seconds, the time crawls by. So the key is often to maintain that consciousness of time (like in the classroom) while we're also having a good time -- then time can go slowly even as we're enjoying life. =) Kenton

[@ObamaoZedong]

ReWildUniversity great explanation!

[@dutchcourage7312]

Would like to add a 4th, learned from kids ... remember how when you were young the days just lasted very long ? ... well i observed why this may be so in young kids ... they are a bit 'ADHD', aka. they do a lot of different things for a short period of time, and then move on to the next ... where as in my experience, life passes by so fast because as you get older you spend more and more time on a single thing, likely at some point going into 'auto mode' for most of it... while spending time on all sorts of different things with regular breaks in between makes for a more diverse day, and it will feel like it lasted longer as you spend so much of it on different things.

[@ReWildUniversity]

A great observation, and one that is verified by modern neuroscience. Our mind loves "novelty", and responds very well to it. But it also is good at "boxing" things into categories. So more and more of our daily life gets boxed into the "usual" category, and our minds no longer notice that -- so time slips away. If we can either keep our lives infused with novelty, or even more powerfully, develop a mind-set where we see everything as novel (even things that happen every day), then time slows down. =) Kenton

[@SamFreedom]

Where can I write to you with a request?

[@ReWildUniversity]

SamFreedom Hi SamFreedom,You can contact me at [e-mail]. I'll look forward to hearing from you =)

[@fridaymiles]

What the last guy said.

[@cboylan007]

Pretty sure your cat has understood the message in this video!

[@ReWildUniversity]

Ha!!! =)

[@JohnSmith-bd7sg]

How can you ever have time if you dont take time.

[@ReWildUniversity]

Very well said =)

[@youtubeuniversityofhawksha4621]

If you know what day it is without looking at a calendar... and you know what time it is all the time.. you aren't engaging what is around you ... you are creating a scale in which you should be deteriorating as learned by our environment. We don't maintain any schedules anymore....if we are tired we go to sleep, if we are hungry we eat...we eat only until we are not hungry as to not overload our digestive system and cause drowsiness. Strict schedules control our lives and create unhappiness...it creates things we HAVE to do...instead of things we GET to do.... It is a work/debt cycle that runs/ruins our lives...it is our possessions that end up possessing our lives....working a J.O.B. (Just Over Broke) to pay the bill for the house that is beyond your needs, for the new car as a social status and for the newest commercial gimmick that you must have because the neighbor got one. Start living your live instead of just making a living. Don't worry about time, meditate and control YOUR life. We are all co-creating our existance. Thank you Kenton for another great and inspiring video.

[@ReWildUniversity]

KZbin University of Hawkshaven Well said! Our current month-long student discarded time and days as soon as she went out into the woods -- and her experience correlates with everything you've said. To some, it might not seem like a big deal to chart our days and minutes -- but it has such a profound effect on our lives and our sense of time passing. I really enjoy your comments -- GREAT insights!

[@youtubeuniversityofhawksha4621]

the life of a nomad is the most immortal...answering to no one, understanding that not even the clothes on your back make you who you are and living each day as a gift because it is the present... living in the past will bring depression...living in the future brings anxiety, and living in the now brings experience of LIFE. I have not worn a watch for about 3 years and neglected to replace batteries in any other clocks. I have to hop on the computer or find my phone to see the time or the date...lol.

[@ReWildUniversity]

KZbin University of Hawkshaven Perfect =) We are similarly watchless with no clocks in the house, using a computer to check the time. Love it!

[@cole4263]

Wish I could hack a 20 minute video into a 2 minute video. I want to enjoy your videos but they're so long. I wish you did a table of contents with timestamps.

[@ReWildUniversity]

I know. Definitely on the long side =) I think that secretly that's part of what I'm trying to do here. I heard some study that said the average human's attention span is now shorter than a goldfish's (I'm not kidding!!!), and if I can get people to sit through a longer video, it might get us to slow down a little. But I will take your suggestions into consideration for sure, and I appreciate the feedback. Plus I loved the joke in your first line =) Roots, Kenton

[@cole4263]

+ReWildUniversity Thanks for your reply and consideration! I'm glad I have input. You're probably targeting a broad audience but I can give you some further insight about my demographic if it's useful. As a 20 year old male, what enticed me into your channel were some of your short videos. I feel like my generation's believes in answers first, explanations later. Times are a changing and with all the instantaneous information, people just adapt! Thank you for being so receptive :)!!

[@ReWildUniversity]

***** Absolutely! And thanks for sharing your demographic! It's tough to know which way to go with all of this, but having people voice their thoughts and ideas really helps. Of course, I just put out another 20 minute video, which probably isn't helpful for those who are looking for shorter . . . Well, I'll keep trying! In appreciation, Kenton

[@TheTManShow]

I love your videos....... but i have noticed.... you start to talk about something, then you go off the subject for like 10 minutes then you start to talk about randolm stuff that has nothing to do with the wild?? why is this?

[@HalloweenKIDGT]

Lol dude start playing Games... get a life.... dont die being boring

[@ReWildUniversity]

+Halloween GAMER I used to LOVE Halo. Definitely fun. But after a while, it lost its gloss. It was just someone else's handout, without any real mystery or unpredictability. A good adventure in the woods? How about running after bears, seeing if you can get them to run from you and hoping they don't decide to turn around. Now THAT is fun! =) Kenton