When I was a kid, life moved slower. My parents made time to sit with people they loved and talk -- not about the weather or sports -- but about the heart and soul. Those conversations had pauses. Comfortable silences. Nobody was rushing off to the next thing.
Now? We live in a world where we’re “human doings” instead of “human beings.” This dis-ease of being busy (because it truly leaves us not at ease) is wearing us out. It robs us of presence, depth, and those one-on-one connections our hearts crave.
Ironically, all the tech that was supposed to free up our time has tethered us to work and screens. We’re “connected” 24/7, but often more to our devices than to each other. Ask someone how they’re doing and you’ll hear, “I’m so busy!” That’s not an answer; that’s a schedule.
I want to know how your heart is. Really. Is it light and full of joy, or heavy and aching? Are you feeling loved today? When you ask me how I am, give me time to answer with more than “Fine.” Look me in the eye. Put your phone down. Share something real.
Paul’s words in Philippians 2:1-5 remind us: “Do nothing from selfish ambition… Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”
Aw! A heart thing. A putting down the broom, the pots and pans AND sitting at the feet of Jesus aka sitting with those we love. Remember Martha? Luke 10:41 says: “Martha, you are worried and upset with all these details…..” Luke 10:41
The next time someone says, “I’m busy,” let’s try this: “I know, Love. We all are. But I really want to know -- how are YOU? How’s your heart?”
Because at the end of the day, our to-do lists won’t remember us. But people will remember if we truly listened, loved, and were fully present.
"Busy" doesn’t have to be our default setting. Let’s be human BE-ings, not human DO-ings — and start asking each other how our hearts are doing.
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