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Sleep Quote by Michael Kimball

“We unplugged all the clocks and anything that had a clock on it. We used our extra time awake to slow the rest of our time down. We cooked and ate and sat and talked and waited and moved and walked and we did it all slowed down. there wasn't anything else that we wanted to do but be awake and…” quote by Michael Kimball
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““We unplugged all the clocks and anything that had a clock on it. We used our extra time awake to slow the rest of our time down. We cooked and ate and sat and talked and waited and moved and walked and we did it all slowed down. there wasn't anything else that we wanted to do but be awake and alive with each other.””

Michael Kimball

About This Quote

Source Film: Unknown (independent short, 2020)

A group deliberately disconnects from timekeeping to savor present moments together, emphasizing conscious awareness and connection.

In simple terms: They turn off clocks to live fully in the present with each other.

Key Takeaway

Pause, be present, cherish shared time.

Themes

presence mindfulness connection time consciousness

Mood

reflective intimate calm

Type

narrative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • friend retreats
  • mindful meditation sessions
  • digital detox retreats

Key Concepts

existentialism slow living interpersonal intimacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does removing clocks change your perception of time?
  • What rituals help you stay present?
A Different Perspective

May become impractical in a fast‑paced society where schedules dominate.

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