Bad Busyness - Rev. Dn. Shojil Abraham
from The Ladder Homilies
Why do so many people answer “busy” when asked how they’re doing, and when can busyness become an addiction that pulls us away from God and neighbor? This episode contrasts “bad busyness” that looks productive or even spiritual yet neglects prayer and worship, comes from proving ourselves or people-pleasing, and makes us less loving, compassionate, and patient. It also highlights “good busyness” modeled by the saints and monastics: working diligently without sacrificing prayer, remembering Christ, caring for family and community as sacred, serving in humility, visiting the sick, helping the poor, practicing hospitality, and fulfilling responsibilities without complaining or seeking recognition. The episode ends with an examination of whether our busyness is making us more loving, peaceful, and prayerful as the year’s second half begins.
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