Productivity enthusiast John Drury discusses the impact of the pandemic on routines and spiritual practices, emphasizing the concept of a 'rule of life' for stability. Conversation delves into over/under stimulation, Sabbath practices, values, and holistic time management.
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Concept of a Rule of Life
Everyone lives by a rule of life, whether conscious or unconscious, imposed or chosen.
A rule of life consists of orienting values and stabilizing practices, shaping one's life.
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Radical Understimulation
The pandemic offered an opportunity for radical understimulation, a key aspect of desert monasticism.
Intentional understimulation allows individuals to discern how they want to direct their energies and resist external shaping.
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Work-Life Balance
Individuals have more agency over work-life balance than they realize; it's not solely determined by employers.
Decide your balance, then negotiate and compromise with your employer, not the other way around.
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In part 1 of a 2 part conversation I am thrilled to bring my longtime friend of 25 years Dr. John Drury. John and I share an interest in productivity and the Enneagram, particularly the unique insights of Enneagram fives.
In this episode, John and I talk about the profound impact the pandemic has had on our routines and spiritual practices, introducing the concept of a "rule of life" as a way to anchor ourselves with orienting values and stabilizing practices. We explore the balance between over stimulation and under stimulation, drawing rich parallels to ancient desert monasticism and how these dynamics influence our modern lives.
John also shares his personal Sabbath practices, revealing how a 24-hour period of rest from work illuminates a path to increased productivity and deeper connections with family. We'll discuss the fluid nature of identifying and living by our values, the importance of intentional under stimulation, and the need for holistic time management that integrates both work and life harmoniously.