We have been wired to think that activity is a good thing. Most times we seek validation in productivity. We feel guilty for doing nothing and will rather do something no matter how meaningless it might be than be seen to do nothing. It is the same as being with someone in the room and saying nothing. Sometimes that silence feels so awkward...
EllyEleanor
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN IN A CONTEMPORARY WORLD. LIVING OR LIVE IN !!!!!
Sunday 24 January 2021
Activity, Productivity or Just Nothing...
We have been wired to think that activity is a good thing. Most times we seek validation in productivity. We feel guilty for doing nothing and will rather do something no matter how meaningless it might be than be seen to do nothing. It is the same as being with someone in the room and saying nothing. Sometimes that silence feels so awkward...
Tuesday 11 August 2020
A view on self-worth
I follow very few people on social media. And before I follow anyone, they have to be sensible or funny! Adam Grant, is one person I have followed on social media and it is always refreshing reading from him. This is his perspective on self worth which I totally agree with.
Wednesday 5 August 2020
Reflections
This year has really been challenging for everyone. The challenge we face however differs from person to person but in all, no one is spared from life's challenges. This is just a reminder to go through yours with grace...
The sun will shine again...
Thursday 16 July 2020
Thursday 4 June 2020
Evil thrives..
A lot is going on in our world today. The truth is that injustice is not novel to our society. From prehistoric times, humans have done evil and every man has the capacity to do evil.
A lot of times, we sit on the sidelines and watch, because we think we are not directly affected or sometimes we deliberately feign ignorance because its the lazy and easy way out, sometimes for selfish reasons or the fear of "not being accepted". However if we continue to keep quiet, just very soon, the same evil will be at our doorsteps and we will have nowhere to run...
No society, organisation or even family has ever prospered by being silent to injustice...
Speak the truth, do it the right way & most importantly at the right time!
Evil will continue to thrive until inaction gives way to action!
A lot of times, we sit on the sidelines and watch, because we think we are not directly affected or sometimes we deliberately feign ignorance because its the lazy and easy way out, sometimes for selfish reasons or the fear of "not being accepted". However if we continue to keep quiet, just very soon, the same evil will be at our doorsteps and we will have nowhere to run...
No society, organisation or even family has ever prospered by being silent to injustice...
Speak the truth, do it the right way & most importantly at the right time!
Evil will continue to thrive until inaction gives way to action!
Thursday 21 May 2020
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