Time is not a physical stimulus.
Time is a psychological response.
To what? To the stimulus of Reality (which is timeless).
That’s why time drags on and speeds up – a hallmark sign of subjectivity.
But this is old news: I know it, and now you know it.
Time to move on.
Reference:
Time & Meaning
Time as a Measure of Pain Intensity and Pain Type (Somov, Journal of Back & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2000)
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Pavel Somov, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and the author of "Eating the Moment" (New Harbinger, 2008), "Present Perfect" (NH, 2010), "The Lotus Effect" (NH, 2010), "Smoke Free Smoke Break" (2011), and "Reinventing the Meal" (2012). He is in private practice in Pittsburgh, PA. His book website is www.eatingthemoment.com
Marla Somova, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in private practice and an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Carlow University in Pittsburgh, PA. She is the co-author of "Smoke Free Smoke Break" (2011).
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APA Reference
Somov, P. (2012). Time Is Not a Stimulus, Time Is a Response. Psych Central.
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