Spiritual Pause: Busyness

Is your approach to life do more and do everything? If so, consider the place that busyness holds in your life. Although busyness is socially acceptable it can used as a coping mechanism for something deeper. Acknowledge the need or desire to fill up your calendar and ask yourself why. Take a spiritual pause and take some type to reflect on the impact that busyness has had on your life.

Soul Relief - True Messenger by Epidemic Sound

Transcript

Hello,

Let's take a moment to take a spiritual pause as you let go of busyness.

In many ways,

Busyness can be a distraction from what matters most.

A quote from Maria Pogba says,

"'Busyness is the greatest distraction from living.

'" As we coast through our lives day by day,

Showing up for our obligations,

But being absent from ourselves,

Mistaking the doing for being.

Do you feel a momentary rush of pleasure and significance when you're busy?

You're not alone.

Many of us feel that way.

But consider exchanging busyness for fruitfulness,

Overwhelm for peace.

Consider modeling Mary,

Because as Jesus himself said,

"'Mary has chosen what is better,

And it will not be taken away from her.

'" Take a deep breath and close your eyes.

In the midst of busyness,

Find solace in this moment.

Imagine yourself standing at the shore of a calm lake,

Where the ripples of your thoughts gently fade away.

Let the weight of the world slip from your shoulders and feel the tranquility within.

Embrace the stillness and remind yourself that you are not defined by the pace of your surroundings.

As you open your eyes,

Carry this sense of calmness with you navigating the busyness with grace and with clarity.

Shalom.