This statement works on two very different levels—the scientific and the metaphorical. Depending on which one you are speaking from, the meaning shifts.
If you are speaking scientifically: You are stating a fundamental law of the universe. According to the Third Law of Thermodynamics, absolute zero (0 Kelvin) is a limit that can be approached but never actually reached. Because you cannot isolate a system perfectly from the rest of the universe, you "don't control the environment" enough to remove every single trace of thermal energy. In this sense, there is no deadline because the goal is an asymptote—a line you get closer and closer to, but never touch.
If you are speaking metaphorically: This sounds like a reflection on acceptance and surrender.
"Absolute zero" in a personal context often represents a state of total stillness, the end of a conflict, or the bottom of an emotional valley. By saying there is no deadline and that you don't control the environment, you are acknowledging a few things:
- Release of Pressure: You are letting go of the need to "arrive" at a certain state of mind or a specific resolution by a certain time.
- Externality: You are recognizing that your internal state is often a reaction to external forces. You cannot force a "freeze" or a resolution if the world around you is still chaotic.
- Patience: You are allowing the process to happen organically rather than trying to force a result.
Which one were you thinking of? Are you reflecting on the laws of physics, or the laws of your own current situation?