Learning to Live in the Moment — Even When You’re Busy
When I was a young mom, juggling life with my three lively kids was a master class in relentless living. From the moment I awoke…
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BRIAN — DAY 15: Vacation
I remember reading someone say they were usually ready for their vacation just as it was ending. I know what they mean. So often we crave…
If the Devil can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy. — Orthodox proverb
Read Phil Fox Rose’s column, “Re: The Busy Trap”, then list three things you do frequently that are unnecessary. Reflect on how you can rid…
What Works: Re: The Busy Trap
A June 30 NY Times Opinionator blog post by Tim Kreider called “The Busy Trap” created a lot of buzz among my friends, shared on Facebook with comments like, “If you read only one thing, ever, read this.” (Sorry, Emily.) A thread of professional jealousy made me want to respond to each friend’s enthusiastic share with the snarky comment, “I refer you to my 2009 column ‘How Sweet To Do Nothing,'” but I resisted. And I wanted to find fault with the post, but I could not. Its main themes are ones I touch on regularly, and it addresses them well…
