protestant work ethic
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Prudence is not as virtuous as generosity
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2 min read
There is a common perception that we be smart with money — and that poverty is evidence of stupidity. The real virtue is generosity.
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Rest is not optional
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1 min read
We treat rest like it is optional. Like we can just work all of the time. And like that idea itself is good. But it is as ridiculous as it is wrong.
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The Problem With Self-Care
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5 min read
The phrase “self-care” doesn’t just give off weird vibes. Its fundamental flaw is contained in the wording itself.
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Full disclosure: Keeping myself organized is not my spiritual gift. You know those articles about the creative people with the messy desks? They’re written to make me feel better about myself. But I’ve come to believe that a Christian obsession with being together, organized, and effective is actually dysfunctional. I’m not a total slob. Just…