Time and Energy: The Sacred Assets We Often Overlook
When was the last time you truly considered what your most valuable assets are?
Not your financial portfolio, your career achievements, or even your physical possessions—but the things that make everything else in your life possible: your time and your energy.
These two gifts are the foundation of everything meaningful you create, experience, and give to the world. Yet, in a culture that glorifies busyness and measures success by how much you accomplish, time and energy are often treated as expendable resources—something to burn through, rather than to protect and honor.
But what if we saw them differently? What if we approached time and energy as sacred?
The True Value of Time and Energy
Let’s start with the basics:
- Time is finite. Once a moment has passed, it can never be reclaimed. That’s what makes it so precious—it’s irreplaceable.
- Energy, while renewable, isn’t infinite. It requires intention, care, and periods of restoration to be replenished.
When we sacrifice these gifts—by overworking, overcommitting, or ignoring the signals our bodies and minds are sending—we’re not just giving up hours on the clock. We’re chipping away at the very essence of who we are and how we show up in the world.
The irony? We often make these sacrifices for things that don’t truly align with our deepest values or long-term vision.
Why We Sacrifice Our Most Sacred Assets
It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking, “If I just get through this project… this season… this to-do list… then I’ll rest.”But life doesn’t work that way. The demands don’t stop, and our relentless drive to achieve often leads to burnout.
We sacrifice our time and energy for many reasons:
- A belief that our worth is tied to our productivity.
- Difficulty saying “no” and setting boundaries.
- A cultural narrative that rest is lazy or unproductive.
But here’s the truth: time and energy are not resources to be spent until they’re gone. They are treasures to be protected and nurtured.
Reclaiming Time and Energy
What if you shifted the way you think about time and energy? What if, instead of treating them as tools to achieve more, you saw them as the foundation of your well-being?
Here are three powerful steps to reclaim and honor these sacred assets:
1. Get Clear on What Truly Matters
Every moment is an investment. Where are you spending your time and energy? Are those choices aligned with your values, priorities, and long-term goals—or are they being spent on things that drain you?
A simple exercise: List your top three priorities in life. Then, look at how you’re spending your days. Do your actions reflect what’s most important to you?
2. Protect Your Energy with Boundaries
Saying “no” can feel uncomfortable, but it’s one of the most powerful ways to preserve your energy. Boundaries aren’t about shutting people out; they’re about creating space for the things that matter most.
When you protect your time and energy, you’re able to show up more fully for the people and projects that align with your values.
3. Embrace Rest as a Vital Practice
Rest is not the absence of doing—it’s the presence of healing. It’s how you restore your energy and reconnect with your purpose.
- When you rest your body, you allow it to repair, recharge, and rebuild strength.
- When you rest your mind, you create space for clarity, creativity, and emotional processing.
- When you rest your soul, you realign with your intuition, joy, and deeper purpose.
Rest is not laziness. It’s how you multiply your energy, sustain your well-being, and show up as your best self.
Time and Energy Are Sacred
As you move through your day, I encourage you to pause and ask yourself:
- Am I spending my time and energy in alignment with what truly matters to me?
- How can I protect these sacred assets so I can live and lead from a place of abundance, not exhaustion?
This isn’t about perfection—it’s about intention.
Your time and energy are more than just resources to manage. They’re the very foundation of your life. Treat them with the reverence they deserve, and they will sustain you in ways you never imagined.
Honoring Your Journey
If this resonates with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Share your reflections below or reach out—I’m here to support you every step of the way.
With gratitude and intention,
Monica