Tag: busyness
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Tirritated – A new word for the resting-impaired
Busyness is a modern cultural value. As a result, a lot of us are resting less. But that negatively impacts your ability to think clearly and function well. If you want to fight “tirritation” (and learn what that means) read on.
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Simplify Your Life
The opposite of simplicity isn’t complexity—it’s confusion. We can often fall into the trap of thinking our lives are complex. And they are, sort of. We have family dynamics to navigate, school outings to raise money for, kids with hockey and ballet practice at the same time, church event this-or-that, a gnarl at work, a…
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Pray Deeper, Like the Ocean
Prayer is like the ocean. You know about it, but you don’t. Just because you can swim doesn’t mean you’re an expert on the mind-blowing life it contains. Cures, sunken treasure, worlds yet-undiscovered. But take heart: You can swim for a reason! Maybe you’re like me. Your day starts fast, and ends tired. When do…
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The Problem With Christmas (and the promise)
“We should get out of Christmas.” That’s what a very devout friend of mine recently said. She meant that we should just stop the whole candy-cane-wrapped production because by playing the game we are often a part of the problem. What problem? That the happy-face-tinsel-festival eclipses the Messiah in a manger. There are a lot…
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The Busy Virus (And 5 Helpful Pills)
Sometimes when you bash your head against a moving train, it’s too severe for just a Band-Aid. When you say to someone, “How are you?” what is the most common response? I’m guessing it’s “Good—busy, but good.” Busyness can be like the invisible badge of honour we wear. If we’re busy, then surely we’re important!…
