Our world is incredibly busy. I am incredibly busy. Its frustrating, stressful, harmful to relationships and ourselves, yet we persist to function as busy people in a busy world. Maybe we have to keep up with everything, or we’ll get left behind. I don’t know. But I have been thinking a lot about business. Here’s just a couple thoughts:
Busy is the new “good”
When an acquaintance passes you and asks “how are you doing?” the rote response has always been “good.” Whether you really were good or not doesn’t matter, it was just the socially expected response. In the last few years I’ve heard more and more people (myself included) respond by answering “busy” instead of “good.” Busy has become the new good! Instead of an expectation of being good, we now have an expectation to be busy. If we’re not busy, then something is wrong. We’re not functioning at the appropriate frenzy level. Our reply about being busy is then met with affirmation by saying something like, “I know what you mean” or “let me tell you…” or “no kidding.” I wonder if our business becomes a badge of honor. The busier you are the more important you are.
Busy is the ultimate excuse
Whether you’re late, forgot to call someone, missed an assignment, or haven’t talked to a friend or family member, being busy is the standard excuse. We all have used it. “I’m so sorry, I’ve just been so busy lately.” You can’t really argue with that because we’re all busy and have been guilty of playing the busy card.
Busy is the new drug
One of the most common reasons to use drugs is to escape. Life is hard and facing your problems is not enjoyable. I think busyness has become the drug of choice. By over occupying our time we never have to face life’s unpleasantries. What a great escape.
These are just a few thoughts. I’m sure the list is much longer. Some questions I struggle with: How to manage your life in such a busy world? Where does God fit into my busy schedule? What do I do with the verse, “Be still and know I am God?”
Busy is the new “good”
When an acquaintance passes you and asks “how are you doing?” the rote response has always been “good.” Whether you really were good or not doesn’t matter, it was just the socially expected response. In the last few years I’ve heard more and more people (myself included) respond by answering “busy” instead of “good.” Busy has become the new good! Instead of an expectation of being good, we now have an expectation to be busy. If we’re not busy, then something is wrong. We’re not functioning at the appropriate frenzy level. Our reply about being busy is then met with affirmation by saying something like, “I know what you mean” or “let me tell you…” or “no kidding.” I wonder if our business becomes a badge of honor. The busier you are the more important you are.
Busy is the ultimate excuse
Whether you’re late, forgot to call someone, missed an assignment, or haven’t talked to a friend or family member, being busy is the standard excuse. We all have used it. “I’m so sorry, I’ve just been so busy lately.” You can’t really argue with that because we’re all busy and have been guilty of playing the busy card.
Busy is the new drug
One of the most common reasons to use drugs is to escape. Life is hard and facing your problems is not enjoyable. I think busyness has become the drug of choice. By over occupying our time we never have to face life’s unpleasantries. What a great escape.
These are just a few thoughts. I’m sure the list is much longer. Some questions I struggle with: How to manage your life in such a busy world? Where does God fit into my busy schedule? What do I do with the verse, “Be still and know I am God?”
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