Elisha Goldstein thinks that it feels as if someone from the outside has decided to play a cruel joke on a large segment of humanity. From the outside looking in they’re saying, “Let’s turn up the dial and increase the speed of life for these humans and see how much they can take before they naturally combust.”
The article, entitled “Stop the Glorification of Busy and Give Yourself Permission to Be Happy” suggests that coping with the stress and pace of life today, where we have ceased to be Human Beings, and act more like Human Doings, needs a special approach. “The reality is, if we want to increase the general well-being of our culture we need to stop the glorification of busy. Can we begin to accept that it’s also okay to lead a calmer and more joyful life? Can we practice and learn to see others who are doing this, taking time for themselves, playing and finding enjoyment in life and rather than meeting them with judgment, practice seeing their joy and being happy for their happiness?”
It’s well worth reading her words here, at this link.
