Krishnamurti distinguishes two different concepts of time: a) physical time and b) mental or psychological time. Physical time is the time we need to get from A to B or the cycles of the moon, sunrise and sunset and so on.
Psychological time by contrast is man made. It’s the movement in the mind from what is to what ought to be. And this is where we get into trouble. The human mind constantly reflects on: I will be this, I will have that, I’ll achieve this and so on. It’s connected to hope, the hope for a better life, a better future. It’s also a means of identity construction; that’s why it’s so powerful. It gives purpose. But this purpose is only temporary: I am this, I am that, I want this, I want that. Thus you constantly create and recreate your ego identity, which brings about separation/duality and as a result frustration, fear and sadness.
Liens : Plaisir Peur Ton système mental L’instant présent Ton égo Éternité