How do different cultures perceive time? In this episode of Through the Hourglass, we explore the fascinating diversity of time perception across the world. From the concept of linear time in Western societies to the cyclical time found in Indigenous and Eastern traditions, we uncover how cultural rituals, attitudes toward punctuality, and mindfulness practices shape our understanding of time.

Discover how different societies view time as fluid or fixed, and learn about rituals and traditions that emphasize connection to nature and the present moment. Through engaging examples and dialogue, this episode offers a thoughtful, culturally sensitive perspective on time’s universal yet varied significance.

Perfect for listeners curious about cultural anthropology, philosophy of time, mindfulness practices, and global traditions, this episode invites you to rethink your own relationship with time.

🎵 Music Credits:

• Savfk - Eight Mountains: Under Free To Use YouTube license
• Savfk - The Age Of Wood: Under Creative Commons (BY 3.0) license Link
• Scott Buckley - Signal To Noise: Under Free To Use YouTube license

🔻 Credits/Description:

• "Art of Silence" by Uniq

• Track Title: Motivational Power

• Music by WavebeatsMusic

• Promo video: Motivational Uplifting Cinematic Background Music

• Beyond by whitesand

• Title: The Age of Wood

• Artist: Savfk

• Genre: Cello

• Title: Requiem In Cello

• Artist: Hanu Dixit