Helen47 Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 http://theotherjournal.com/2007/11/15/the-vice-of-sloth-some-historical-reflections-on-laziness-effort-and-resistance-to-the-demands-of-love/ Interesting paper on sloth (laziness). I have seen cousins suffer from strokes in their early 50s because of the hours they out into their work. Sometimes having time to sit around and do nothing is beneficial. I like her discussion of Groundhogday character.
katherine the great Posted March 12, 2014 Posted March 12, 2014 I just kind of skimmed the paper because it is long--slothfulness on my part. I always think of slothful people as those who perpetually sit around while everyone else does all the work. I don't consider time to meditate or relax as slothfulness--providing it isn't during the time I have asked them to help with the dishes.
Popular Post Kenngo1969 Posted March 13, 2014 Popular Post Posted March 13, 2014 There is virtue in stillness, I think. Unlike slothfulness, stillness has a purpose. We could do with much more stillness, and much less slothfulness, in the world. 5
The Nehor Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Constructive laziness is the mother of progress. Someone realized they don't want to walk and made a car.Someone realized they don't want to wash and hang clothes and invented washers and dryers.Someone decided they did not want to eat rotted meat and invented the refrigerator. I salute all the lazy people who went out and made life easier for themselves. Oh, and those who just sat around complaining about how hard life is because they have to do stuff......burn in hell. Edited March 13, 2014 by The Nehor 2
strappinglad Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 About the only thing that a lazy person has invented is the hammock. All labor-saving devices were invented by ambitious and hard working folks. With that out of the way, I envy the more laid back lifestyle of the Pacific islanders. They have an agreeable climate and abundant food sources . A lot of the inventions were made by the northern folk, mostly to keep moving so as to not freeze up. Personally , I think the inventor of the comfy bed gets my vote for hero of the world. 1
The Nehor Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 About the only thing that a lazy person has invented is the hammock. All labor-saving devices were invented by ambitious and hard working folks.With that out of the way, I envy the more laid back lifestyle of the Pacific islanders. They have an agreeable climate and abundant food sources . As someone who has a hammock in his living room I applaud said lazy person. Note that I said constructive laziness is good, not laziness in general.
thesometimesaint Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 The Scriptures say there is no rest for the wicked. They also say there is no rest for the righteous. Therefore be mediocre, at least you'll get some rest. 2
Ahab Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 http://theotherjournal.com/2007/11/15/the-vice-of-sloth-some-historical-reflections-on-laziness-effort-and-resistance-to-the-demands-of-love/Interesting paper on sloth (laziness). I have seen cousins suffer from strokes in their early 50s because of the hours they out into their work. Sometimes having time to sit around and do nothing is beneficial. I like her discussion of Groundhogday character.If you're lazy you move slower and are less likely to rush into things, like things you later wish you hadn't done in your past. I know I've been accused of being a slow mover,, as I ponder what I want to do before I do it, and there have been many times that I didn't do what I thought about doing which if I had done I would have regretted.I still move a bit too fast, though, at least sometimes, but I'm working on getting slower. By the time I'm an old man I think I'll be moving at the right pace.
Calm Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) "Is There Any Virtue In Being Lazy"Let me get back to you on that after my nap. Edited March 13, 2014 by calmoriah 2
Bikeemikey Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 "Is There Any Virtue In Being Lazy"Let me get back to you n that after my nap. Post of the year!! 1
Helen47 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Posted March 13, 2014 I think it might be tide up with procrastination. People have either fear of failure or fear of success. If you don't do much there is nothing you have failed in and feel ashamed. One would look at those men in Israel who wear funny hats and have curls who argue that their prayer and reading the torah is serving Israel as much as being in the army. So if one lays in the hammock, reads his/her scriptures and prayers no need visit the sick, help a a neighbour etc
Bikeemikey Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 I think it might be tide up with procrastination. People have either fear of failure or fear of success. If you don't do much there is nothing you have failed in and feel ashamed. One would look at those men in Israel who wear funny hats and have curls who argue that their prayer and reading the torah is serving Israel as much as being in the army. So if one lays in the hammock, reads his/her scriptures and prayers no need visit the sick, help a a neighbour etc If procrastination had no value no one would ever post on this board!!!
Bill “Papa” Lee Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 http://theotherjournal.com/2007/11/15/the-vice-of-sloth-some-historical-reflections-on-laziness-effort-and-resistance-to-the-demands-of-love/ Interesting paper on sloth (laziness). I have seen cousins suffer from strokes in their early 50s because of the hours they out into their work. Sometimes having time to sit around and do nothing is beneficial. I like her discussion of Groundhogday character.No "virtue" in being lazy, if there were I would be a spiritual giant.
Ahab Posted March 14, 2014 Posted March 14, 2014 No "virtue" in being lazy, if there were I would be a spiritual giant. So you're saying you're not? I'm disappointed. Or were you just being humble?
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