By Ogunbowale, Tolulope Sobiye
They say time flies, but does it really fly, or do we just fail to notice how quietly it moves? One moment, everything seems uncertain, the next, the answers begin to unfold. Time has a voice of its own. It does not shout or argue, yet when time speaks, everyone listens. Isn’t it strange how something so silent can be so powerful?
In life, people are often quick to judge. We look at situations and draw conclusions hastily. But can you truly understand a story when you have only seen the beginning? Time, like a wise teacher, reveals things gradually. What seems like failure today may turn into success tomorrow. Have we not heard that ‘every cloud has a silver lining’?
Let’s think about relationships. People make promises every day, but do those promises last? It is easy to say sweet words in order to woo a lady, but can words alone stand the test of time? When time speaks, it shows who is real and who is only pretending. After all, ‘actions speak louder than words’. A person may pretend for a while, but can anyone keep up an act forever?
Success, too, is a matter of time. Many people want quick results. They want to ta a short cut and enjoy the rewards without putting in the effort. But is that how life works? Can you reap what you did not sow? Time separates the serious from the unserious. It rewards patience and hard work. In the end, doesn’t persistence always win the race?
Time also uncovers the truth. Lies may spread like wildfire, but the truth has a way of catching up. You can sweep dirt under the carpet, but will it stay hidden forever? Sooner or later, the truth comes to light. When time speaks, it clears every doubt. Why then do people try to cut corners, forgetting that time will always have the final say?
In moments of pain, time becomes a healer. When you are hurt, it feels like the pain will never end. But does it really last forever? Slowly but surely, time begins to mend the broken pieces. Before long, you find yourself smiling again. Isn’t it true that ‘time heals all wounds’? Even though the scars remain, they tell stories of strength and survival.
Growth also takes time. A child does not become an adult overnight and wisdom does not come in a day. Life is a journey, not a race. So why the rush? Why do we always want everything at once? A friend once told me that time and patience yield the best result when you work, wait and you will eventually win. Sometimes, we need to slow down and let time do its work. As the saying goes, ‘Rome was not built in a day’.
Yet, while time speaks, it also moves on. It does not wait for anyone. It is like a ticking clock that never stops. So, what do we do with it? Do we waste it on things that do not matter, or do we use it wisely? Are we busy doing nothing? After all, ‘time is money’, and once it is gone, it cannot be recovered. So, use your time wisely.
In all, time is the final judge. It reveals truth, tests character, heals wounds and rewards patience. It may be silent, but its message is clear. So when you are in doubt, do not rush to conclusions. Be patient and wait because when time speaks, everything becomes clear. Let us listen when time speaks.
