Being Busy - Part III

Some final thoughts.

Change may be inevitable, but the pace of change has dramatically accelerated. We produce more labor saving devices, but multiply the number of those devices we purchase and utilize. The work week is shorter than that of our ancestors, but recent trends in the United States show a lengthening of hours spent on the job. Holidays and their incumbent expectations increase our stress and anxiety, while we have less time to enjoy them and the people for whom we care. Do we honor longstanding traditions or cut corners to save time and preserve our sanity?

I once figured out that a two day weekend leaves us wanting when Monday arrives. We need time to do the chores and errands we can’t do during the week, we need time to play and have fun – visit family and friends, and we need time to unwind and relax. If my theory is correct, when Monday rolls around, one or two of the above activities weren’t properly addressed and we begin the new work week already ‘in the hole’.

Euphemistically, we may tell others that we are busy as an excuse or as a way to avoid responsibilities. Maybe it’s a badge of perceived importance – maybe it’s just a way out. Mainly, it seems that being busy has become one of the mainstays of our existence. I believe that it is worth considering, so that we stay healthy and make the most of our limited time.