Time has always been precious; it's just that the urgency of it is realized more, as 'our' time advances.
how much of it we have is the Great Unknown; equally, a curse and blessing.
Riding the bike, taking a walk, going for a hike, skiing, swimming are all the 'Fulcrum' of my multi-armed balance scale, during their time of activity,
Not only do I get an 'experience', an adventure, I get time to clarify things which need further understanding.
They're not just exercise, not just joy and happiness (essential !), they allow me to create 'equilibrium' to life dynamics. Because life just happens, unexpectedly (boy, has that slapped me in the face these past few days), Having those 'Fulcrums' means I don't need to flounder, gulp for air, or wander aimlessly.
And if I am floundering, they become that floating chunk of wood I can hold onto and get me to some footing...
The 'Be Here, Now' of riding a bike (or any other magic carpet) makes 'Now' worthwhile and valuable. Worry less about what was, and the uncertainty of what might be.
Ride On
Yuri