...psychological time is not the same as clock time...the former ties you to a past and/or, to a future...clock time is the practical use of time for things you need to do...these things all involve this step right here, and now...psychological time takes you away from this present moment...therefore, most importantly, your degree of presence determines the quality of your consiousness, so if you are able to be aware of your tendencies to delve into the past, or anticipate the future, you are being taken out of this moment and remain an unconscious victim in the continuous loop of the egoic mind...you will be at a great loss to find peace of mind in this circle of suffering...so, be here, be present...you have the techniques necessary to be here as your essential Self....this is your primary purpose, everything else becomes secondary...habsonfire