Wait to Rush, and Rush to Wait

Every day, each of us is caught in the whirlpool of waiting and rushing...

If you had to travel by air for business, you will fully understand this phenomenon. leaving the home or office at the every last moment to rush to the airport. And of course, you have to arrive in good time or you will be shut out of the flight.

Arriving in the airport only to wait to board (that is why lounges are so packed).
In the aircraft, waiting for take-off.
In the aircraft, waiting for doors to open to disembarked...

Rushed to immigration only to wait for clearance...
Rushed through to wait for baggage.
Rushed to car pick-up and wait in traffic

Need I say more.