No One Wins the Rat Race

16Apr08

It seems crazy that people actually do this. But come to think of it, I think I do it, too.
Just keep pushing me until I am stuffed into my life? Thanks!
Is there any way this ride would be comfortable or fun?

Personally, I’d rather be a human being than a human doing. It is possible to get so busy “doing” that we never take time to think or feel. We don’t reflect or take stock of our behavior. We can get used to being so busy that never stop to ask ourselves why we keep shoving ourselves into this overcrowded life. What would life hold for us if we stopped? Rather than face the unknown abyss of slowing down and living a simpler life, we keep cramming, crowding, and crushing our own joy.

We can’t do it all. For so long, I thought I could. I’ve taken a couple of years to focus on doing less. In truth, I haven’t done less, but I have learned to stop trying to squeeze onto every train. I am certain it isn’t worth it. And, I have found joy in choosing to connect and satisfaction in prioritizing my work so that I also make time to do what I love.

Part of the journey into joy is to rest, knowing that whatever I’ve chosen to do is enough.

I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun. Ecc. 8:15

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