be here now

The difference between "time is a gift" and "time is money" is determined by how we live our lives and whether we appreciate the simple state of being or we are paranoid by the fact that life is not absolute. The saying "time is money" can be seen as a translation of our capitalist society and obsession with wealth. Time is currency and people are aware of how and where they spend their time. In this mindset, people are concerned with the future and how to make sure their time is not wasted (just as people are fiscally concerned about whether or not their money is well spent).

The concept of time being a gift holds a different meaning. When one looks at time as a gift, he/she is generally more likely to appreciate their existence and think of every breath as a gift. If time is a gift, then it makes sense to live in the present and appreciate our time on earth. Those that look at time as a gift have a blissful understanding that we have been granted the possibility of life and that we should not be concerned with the fact that time is limited.