So you're saying it's my tragic flaw? Not sure if I want my life to become an allegory, Joss--heroes tend to die in the end.
I don't want to surrender to something I can't control. How do I use them, then? Sounds more like I'm turning swords in for flowers, which isn't a good defense at all. Don't rely on the clocks--keep to something constant. Map out your destination with stars, tie yourself to the mast and ride out the storm. Worked for Odysseus, didn't it?
Maybe you should find someone to use it someone with graceful fingers.