My toddler wants to examine every leaf and rock on our walks and I keep pulling him along because we have places to be but he seems happier than I am.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're being shown an alternative relationship to time and discovery, but adult scheduling pressure is preventing you from learning from it.
“Where Are You with Chronos vs. Kairos — clock time vs. the right moment?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.