Those in ICU just happen to hear the ticking more louder than the rest of us.
A man or woman put on ventilator will never complain of being bored with life. They literally count the worth of every breath. We too should realize the absolute blessing of being just alive and stop complaining of boredom. Since the clock is ticking equally for all of us as we move closer to the inevitable grip of Death.
Those in ICU just happen to hear the ticking more louder than the rest of us.