In the age of life that we live in, there is a such thing called the business of life. It can become the grammatical construct of busy-ness! If you are not careful; you can confuse busyness with business. It should be a goal to work from assignment and purpose and Not from temporary satisfaction.
Business is defined as a person’s regular occupation, profession or trade. Busyness is defined as the state or condition of having a great deal to do. Purpose is defined as the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. In life it is normal to become very involved in what you value; however it is not valuable to allow it to suck the life out of you. Business is meant to perform a task that provides the fulfillment of a service. Your success is predicated on your willingness to be faithful to perform your assignment in excellence. Your frustration arises when you allow the business to become your idol while working daily without a purpose. Your work now becomes busyness. Where it use to be pleasurable; it is now unbearable. It was once business but now it is busyness! Routine has been established in the act of working without direction towards your expected end. What use to be described as your heaven, has now become your hell.
Tradition has taught us that all work and no play will produce a humbling experience. When the mind is unhealthy; it invites unwanted guest to invade your thought processes and your inability to have a sound mind. An idle mind creates an opportunity for double mindedness to set in and you will become unstable in all your ways according to scripture.
Your thought processes dictate your direction. It is in your thoughts that dreams are created and imagination becomes alive. When your thoughts are tainted; you stop dreaming and you stop inventing. Your mental health is important. It is important to take small breaks of restoration to ensure you live a balanced life. Below are a few steps to improving your mental health:
*Seek Yahweh for everything in your life. *Seek assignments and NOT jobs. *Pursue purpose and NOT money. *Seek help as needed. *Take moments of restoration
You were not created to just exist. You were created to live and live life more abundantly. You were not created to be busy but to own your purpose in business and NOT let it own you. When things start to frustrate you; take breaks of restoration. It is in your peace that you make sound decisions.
Your mental health is your wealth. Don’t become accustomed to the world’s viewpoint of busyness that you lose sight of life. A healthy mind is a wealth builder. It is a think tank of wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Being selfish to take care of self is freedom! You can not pour from an empty cup. You can not help when you are mentally drained. Find your happy place and go there as often as you need it. Whether it be vacations, long showers, long baths, retail therapy, sabbaticals, consecration, fasting, etc; go there OFTEN!
Remember; your mental health is important! Your life depends on it! Stay mentally healthy!
I took time out from my “Busy-ness” to read this article and I’m glad I did. Lately, I’ve been feeling the stress of busy-ness and going from task-to-task without a real balance in my life. This article has convinced me that my mental health is important and I plan to some small breaks of restoration, add balance and live this short life more abundantly.
Thanks!
Amen my friend. The word declares a man that doesn’t work doesn’t eat; however while working it is important to live. Your mind will thank you later. So glad you are deciding to take breaks of restoration. Thanks for reading this blog post and I appreciate your response.
Awesome post buddy and so true. I’m in that state of mind myself where I have so much busyness going on it’s hard for me to take time for myself. As I get older, I’m realizing that mental breaks and me time are essential and necessary. Keep inspiring through your words of wisdom it is very necessary. Love you!!
Thanks buddy. Absolutely. Mental breaks and me time is essential. I sure will and I truly appreciate your encouraging words. Love you forever and always.