Time is not so important at the start because the focus is to find that moment (sometimes only a split second) where you are just in the present moment and clarity of all arises. As you continue to meditate and experience other states of consciousness these moments will inspire you to meditate longer.
Once meditation is established you will find that hours pass!
A good tool to use during meditation is a mala or some form of counting to follow your breath or recite a mantra. In this way you are able to gauge time if this is an issue (say you only have 15 minutes in your schedule prior to work). PLEASE DO NOT USE AN ALARM CLOCK! This is not the proper way to rise from meditation...this only removes any tranquil state that may have arose during meditation.
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