The Cluttered Schedule

Since it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain a healthy balance of work and rest in our hurried lives, it is especially challenging to find time for contemplation.

The problem of the cluttered schedule is that we convince ourselves that we can't afford to do "nothing" for any length of time. If we allow this mindset to permeate even our contemplative practice, we are bound to experience the same pressures on our mind and body.

Contemplative practices are not distractions from daily activities. We must consider: Are our contemplative practices mere diversions? Or are they touching something deeper in us? Have we lost the ability to be at peace in our moments of rest? Cluttered schedules not only constrict the time we have, but also manipulate our understanding of value and worth. It is crucial to remember the simple value and beauty of life as it is, not as it is used.

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