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An amusing Jewish-mother joke worthy of a Seinfeld episode goes like this: A mother telegraphs her daughter with an urgent message. “Bad news coming tomorrow, begin worrying today.”
The account of Mary and Martha in the Gospel is lovely. The gentle repetition of Martha’s name is a charming example of a loving rebuke of Martha’s hyperactivity. "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, and it will not be taken from her." (Lk. 10:40-42) Martha’s hyperactivity has become the hallmark of modern life, and we could use some guidance.
Electronic gimmicks facilitate hyperactivity. Most of us are married to our smartphones. We can’t leave home without them. We are annoyed when others don’t answer our texts. We are on call 24/7. We are slaves of hyperactivity.
We’ve become hyperactive with our health. Need evidence? Turn on the TV news, and when the first pharmaceutical commercial comes on, immediately pull the plug. You’ll thank me. Except, you’ll probably return to your smartphone (as I do) for the news.
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The account of Mary and Martha in the Gospel is lovely. The gentle repetition of Martha’s name is a charming example of a loving rebuke of Martha’s hyperactivity. "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, and it will not be taken from her." (Lk. 10:40-42) Martha’s hyperactivity has become the hallmark of modern life, and we could use some guidance.
Electronic gimmicks facilitate hyperactivity. Most of us are married to our smartphones. We can’t leave home without them. We are annoyed when others don’t answer our texts. We are on call 24/7. We are slaves of hyperactivity.
We’ve become hyperactive with our health. Need evidence? Turn on the TV news, and when the first pharmaceutical commercial comes on, immediately pull the plug. You’ll thank me. Except, you’ll probably return to your smartphone (as I do) for the news.
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The Ten-Point Plan to Overcome Hyperactivity
We are on call 24/7. We are slaves of hyperactivity.
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