Ordering Time

How the King spends his time determines the fate of his realm. He doesn't let time happen to him. He orders it according to his priorities and purpose.

The Tyrant tries to control time, cramming every moment with productivity, never resting, never playing. He burns out and makes his realm joyless. The Victim lets time control him, drifting from distraction to distraction, never accomplishing what matters. The Mature King orders time with both discipline and wisdom.

The King's approach to time:

He defines his priorities: What serves his purpose? What serves the realm? What nourishes his soul? He is honest about what matters.

He protects time for what matters: He creates routines and rituals that ensure his priorities get time. Morning practice, family dinner, weekly planning, monthly retreat—these are non-negotiable.

He says no to what doesn't serve: Every yes to something unimportant is a no to something that matters. He guards his time fiercely.

He balances all four archetypes: Time for the King's work (planning, deciding, ordering), the Warrior's training (discipline, challenge), the Magician's learning (study, reflection), and the Lover's play (connection, pleasure, rest).

He creates margin: He doesn't pack every moment. Margin allows for the unexpected, for spontaneity, for rest. A King without margin is a King heading for collapse.

He reviews and adjusts: The King regularly reviews how he's spending his time. Is it aligned with his priorities? What needs to change? He adjusts course as needed.

The King remembers that he is mortal. His time is limited. This awareness makes every moment precious and focuses his attention on what matters. He orders his time not to do more, but to do what matters most.

Time is the one resource that cannot be recovered. The King who orders his time well creates a realm where important things get done and life remains balanced and sustainable.