Description

Here we have the winged hourglass, or TEMPUS FUGIT, a very popular motif on Scottish stones. This represents both the passing of time, but also the soul, having run out of time, now ascending to the heavens.

Tempus fugit is a Latin phrase that means “time flies”. It’s meant to remind you that your time is limited and continuously passing, both in general and when it comes to specific things such as pursuing your goals or being with the people you care about.

This concept can help guide your thoughts and actions in various ways, such as by prompting you to stop delaying when it comes to following your dreams, or by encouraging you to appreciate important moments as you’re experiencing them. As such, in the following article you will learn more about the concept of tempus fugit, and see how you can implement it in practice.