Filling our time

“There are two ways to get enough. One is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.” ― G.K. Chesterton

It’s hardly new news to say we live in a distraction economy, but at what cost?

I could be wrong, but it might be the reason, or at least a reason, for our increased anxiousness, stress and levels of depression. (I’m sure if used AI it would be replete with a plethora of numbers and studies, but I’m not in that type of mood.)

The thing is, much like my chagrin with growth of all stripes, there is no exhortation that says: we should become less of ourselves. The sky appears to have no limits. And of course, to get to the promised land, we’ve got to be on our game — always.

I’m not persuaded or convinced, and if you asked me for my mantra, it would sound something like this:

“I want to live a nice, quiet life.”

There is (of course) a lot more I could say, and I will in the months to come, but if I’m going to make a last stand for anything, it’s to continue to question the dominant, materialistic narrative.

Oh, and one other thing: why have we so easily given up on faith?

Enjoy your Sunday.

Much love,

Julian

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