🕒 Time | St. George's School Senior Chapel Talk

This is a video of my Senior Chapel Talk at St. George's School. Each year, seniors have the opportunity to give a speech in front of the school on a topic of their choice. I chose to talk about the concept of Time. The way we value Time shapes our experiences. I hope you enjoy watching! Please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas in the comment section below.

The Three Greek Gods of Time:
The following is an excerpt from Minute Mythology by Michael Roy,

"The ancient Greek religion had at least three gods representing conceptions of time: Chronos, Aion, and Kairos. Chronos was likely the first of these gods to be established. Chronos represented empirical time, such as the past, present, and future. He was the embodiment of linear time and was associated with the simplest version of time (e.g., the time from one’s birth until now). In contrast to Chronos, Aion represented eternal time. He was closely associated with the afterlife, as well as the cyclical nature of certain events. Like Chronos, the effects of Aion would apply to all people regardless of what they did, but this was different from the third god of time: Kairos. Kairos was considered the embodiment of opportunist time. Specifically, moments when action must be taken to achieve a task. Ancients concerned with argument and persuasion often used Kairos as a tool to explain human actions and consequences, as well as a metaphor when describing opportune actions."

Videographer: Ian Vescera, October 29, 2024.

[jordanbowers]

Truly moving and delivered with heartfelt sincerity. The speaker's message, rooted in personal experience, resonated deeply. It allowed me to fully absorb and reflect on the wisdom shared. This was an invaluable lesson, and I’m grateful for such a genuine and inspiring delivery

I’m reminded that we all have the power to shape our own lives. The message it conveyed is one of the most valuable habits we should all embrace and continuously develop every day. It’s a lesson in shaping our relationship with time, taking control and striving for personal growth, a habit that can lead us to greater fulfillment and success.

[thanashskokkinhs]

"Και ξανά προς τη δόξα τραβά."
Well said.