Moment.

How long does a moment last? According to the philosophical and almost poetic approach, a moment could be infinitely short, a split second that passes before we are really aware of it. This view of the moment as an almost intangible phenomenon raises interesting questions about how we experience time.

Imagine that each moment in time is infinitesimally small. In theory, this means that it takes an infinite number of these moments to form even the shortest observable time. Each of these moments is a building block of time, invisibly short and at the same time essential for shaping our perception of seconds, minutes and hours.

This approach to time can change how we think about everyday life. If moments are infinitesimally small, does that mean we are constantly living in a stream of new “nows,” where every past and future is just an illusion? Do we live in a perpetual state of transition, where every moment is a new beginning and an end at the same time?

The implications of this can be both confusing and enlightening. On the one hand, the idea that time is made up of infinite tiny particles can give us a sense of urgency—after all, every moment counts and cannot be repeated. On the other hand, it can also give us a feeling of freedom; mistakes are fleeting and the future is infinitely malleable.

In practice, however, the experience of “the moment” remains a challenge to capture. It's like trying to look at a star in the night sky; look directly and it escapes you, but by shifting your focus slightly you can capture its presence and beauty. Perhaps it is in this paradox that we can find the true nature of moments—not as measurable units, but as experiences that shape us, define us, and constantly move us forward.

So the next time you try to capture a “moment,” remember that it derives its value not from its duration, but from its impact. The moment, no matter how brief, is where life happens. Our job is to see those moments not as passing seconds, but as the precious chunks of time that they really are.