All good stuff. I use the human being vs human doing one often. Back in the 1960's when nothing was open on Sunday's but church, being was so much easier to do. Now in our microwave society, with everything at our disposal 24/7, it has made it very difficult for us to just be. Being takes intentionality.
Karen and I spent our careers doing. E worked like we owned whatever it was we were doing. When we retired it took an effort to turn off the conquering mentality and slow down. We now get up when we wake up, have breakfast and read, check a little news and social media. Around 10:00 we work on something, anything from running errands to working home improvement projects to cutting our several acres of grass. We're also available to our son and his wife for whatever they need including watching the kids. We're also unofficially on call if a need comes up at yhe church. It's a good life. No calls to take. No emails to respond to. No miles to drive or customers to satisfy. A very good life. Thank you Jesus!
All good stuff. I use the human being vs human doing one often. Back in the 1960's when nothing was open on Sunday's but church, being was so much easier to do. Now in our microwave society, with everything at our disposal 24/7, it has made it very difficult for us to just be. Being takes intentionality.
Yes, Kaye! It has to be intentional. And I struggle with it still…
Karen and I spent our careers doing. E worked like we owned whatever it was we were doing. When we retired it took an effort to turn off the conquering mentality and slow down. We now get up when we wake up, have breakfast and read, check a little news and social media. Around 10:00 we work on something, anything from running errands to working home improvement projects to cutting our several acres of grass. We're also available to our son and his wife for whatever they need including watching the kids. We're also unofficially on call if a need comes up at yhe church. It's a good life. No calls to take. No emails to respond to. No miles to drive or customers to satisfy. A very good life. Thank you Jesus!
Me too!! But I am doing better.
I like that Tim Keller quote !