


The episode “Funny how time flies” reflects on why time feels like it’s speeding up, reframing regret about lost years. It argues that time itself hasn’t changed (a minute is still 60 seconds), but our experience of time changes based on presence—being fully engaged in conversations, loved ones, and slower seasons. It emphasizes living in the present moment (“Right now is the only place where your life is truly happening”), not dwelling in the past or worrying about the future, and reassures listeners that feeling sadness about time passing isn’t proof they wasted their lives.
presence makes time feel richer; the clock isn’t the problem; it’s where attention goes.
looking back at children growing up while you were busy; seasons coming and going before you could “slow down enough to feel them”; moments like a meaningful conversation or a morning with someone you love.
Darrell Evan Jones (ambassador of Instrumental Soul), JC Soul (international recording artist), Castella (singer-songwriter), Leon Presley (saxophonist), Marcia Maget (international recording artist), Matt Lee (smooth jazz saxophonist), Carmen Bruner (jazz vocalist), Terrence Thompson (producer/songwriter/artist), Mary Cross (independent artist, singer-songwriter, stylista).
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Exploring the fleeting nature of time and its emotional impact.
“Have you ever had a moment when you looked up and thought, where did the time go?”
Continuing the discussion on how time influences our experiences and memories.
Explore how our experiences influence our perception of time.
“A minute today is still the same 60 seconds it's always been.”
Discuss the significance of being present in moments to enrich our experience of time.
“And presence is what makes time feel like you're truly living and making the most of every minute.”
Learn the importance of being present and how it affects our perception of time.
“The past is a beautiful place that you can visit, but not live in.”
Enjoy a musical break featuring guitar solos.
A musical segment featuring a guitar solo.
Dr. Davina acknowledges listeners and provides information.
“Davina Stadts, you're in the right place.”
Dr. Davina concludes with final thoughts on the world we inhabit.
Explore thoughtful reflections on the current state of the world.
“Is worth a shame With the world we've left Is worth a shame Release, and lifestyle Thank you.”
Enjoy a soothing guitar solo that enhances the theme of the episode.

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0:00Welcome to Dr. Davina Stotts, the show for anyone who loves inspiration. Every episode blends uplifting messages and the soothing sounds of jazz so you can connect the dots in your life.
0:21Hello and welcome. I'm so glad you're here. Go ahead and get comfortable. You're right where you need to be. Your hour of calm, reflection and relaxation starts right now. Where did it all go? Have you ever had a moment when you looked up and thought, where did the time go? The children were just small. The year was just starting. You were just about to do that thing you kept meaning to begin. And now, somehow, here you are. Time moves quickly. and then one day you look up and feel a little bit of sadness, a little ache for all that's gone. If you've ever felt like that, I want you to know it's not a sign that you've wasted your life.
1:15Sometimes time flies when you're having fun, but time also flies when you're living, really living. It's a natural part of being alive. You are listening to Dr. Davina Stotts. Thank you.
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15:02You are listening to Dr. Davina Stats. Is time really speeding up? Time hasn't really changed. A minute today is still the same 60 seconds it's always been. A year still has four seasons. Still 12 months. Still 365 mornings when the sun comes up and asks what you'll do with it. What makes time feel like it's slipping away? It's not the clock. It's what we do with our time. Think about the moments in your life that felt long, rich, and full. A conversation, a morning with someone you love, a season of your life that was simple and slow, and somehow felt more full than the busy ones ever did. Those moments didn't have more time, but you were fully present in those moments.
15:54And presence is what makes time feel like you're truly living and making the most of every minute. You are listening to Dr. Davina Stadts.
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28:52You are listening to Dr. Davina Stats. This moment is the one that counts. The past is a beautiful place that you can visit, but not live in. The future is a room you're preparing, but haven't yet entered. This moment, not the version of your life you're planning, not the version you were playing, but this one, right here. Right now is the only place where your life is truly happening. We can spend so much of our life living in the past or worrying about the future that we walk straight through the present without ever really living it. And then we wonder why time feels like it's passing so quickly.
29:35It's passing without us because we're not really in it. We're somewhere else. Somewhere that doesn't exist yet. We're somewhere that can't be changed. But this? This moment exists. This is real. And life is happening right now. You are listening to Dr. Davina's Dots.
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43:17You're listening to Dr. Davina Stotts. Whatever you're afraid you've missed, the years that moved too fast, the children who grew while you were still working, the seasons that came and went before you could slow down enough to feel them, I want you to see it from a different perspective. Remember, you were there. Even when you were distracted, you were there. Even when you were tired or worried, or a hundred miles away in your mind, your life was happening all around you more than you remember and more than you give yourself credit for. And the people in your life the ones you love and the ones who love you they remember the moment you showed up and you showed up more than you know.
44:06So here's the most important thing you're still here it's not too late. You're listening to Dr. Davina's Dots Thank you.
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Funny How Time Flies
We often say, “Funny how time flies,” as if time somehow started moving faster. But maybe time hasn’t changed at all. Maybe what has changed is how we spend it, what fills our days, and how much attention we give to the moments while we’re living them.
In this episode of Dr. Davina’s Dots, we reflect on our relationship with time, the things we make time for, the things that consume more of it than they should, and the moments we sometimes don’t appreciate until they’ve passed.
Time keeps moving at the same pace. The question is: What are we doing with the time we have?
Join me for reflection, inspiration nestled between smooth jazz as we slow down long enough to think about where our time is going, and whether we’re spending enough of it on the people, experiences, and things that truly matter.
If today’s reflection resonated with you, you’ll find similar calming thoughts throughout my books, created to offer gentle perspective, emotional clarity, and meaningful encouragement for everyday life and leadership.
My books are designed to help you slow down, reflect deeply, and reconnect with what truly matters, whether you’re navigating personal growth, professional demands, or simply seeking a quieter mind in a busy world.
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