My mom always used to say 'Do quickly the things that aren't important, so you have time for the things that are.'
Is this why I rush through life? Me, who mainly does what will be undone within the hour (minute?).
Is it a false dichotomy?
Thoughts?
Interesting. . .I get the feeling that saying might be most useful for the type of woman who is tempted to spend hours doing 'mildly useful' but not 'important' things, perhaps. Like the type of woman who is tempted to spend hours polishing her windows or engaging in elaborate grooming routines. But I think that raising children, and all the work you do on their behalf, is always important! I don't think it falls into the 'unimportant' category.
ReplyDeleteShe did mean things like laundry and dishes, necessary but not of eternal significance. But I'm thinking the way that we do them (heart-wise), and all things, *is* of eternal significance. Like, we shouldn't wait for our moments of 'ministry' or 'devotions' to feel like life is important.
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ReplyDeleteYay! I commented. I might just have to stay anonymous. My thought was just that there isn't enough time in the world. I have a lot I'm trying to do that feels overwhelming (although I'm the kind of person who is easily overwhelmed, so I'm not claiming it's overwhelming in any absolute sense) just trying to get our house ready to put on the market in a few weeks. Peter's home with me in the afternoon while I'm working, and he is usually asking for attention in some way or another. Occasionally I take a break to read him a book or play a game with him, but those breaks are 10 to 15 minutes, and feel like they're making me unproductive. I know that Peter's the important one, but the work has to be done. I'm happiest when he works with me, because then we're spending time together, but that frequently is not what he wants. We did all right at Target today, in spite of him wanting every other item purchased to be for him.
ReplyDeleteSo, I'm agreeing with you both. It's all important. Laundry and dishes are part of how we're serving these days. And our ministry happens in the midst of living. Even our scarce moments of leisure are important refreshing for the work yet to be done.
Getting ready to sell your house is overwhelming in the absolute. You are doing great! The thought makes me nauseous.
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