The Next Generation A Monk’s Guide to a Fulfilled Life - Abbot Christopher Jamison | #20
Apr 4, 2025
Abbot Christopher Jamison, a Benedictine Monk and author known for his insights on spirituality and community, shares intriguing perspectives on modern life. He discusses the impacts of busyness and consumerism, emphasizing the need for genuine connections, particularly after the COVID lockdowns. Jamison explores the value of humility and the importance of self-awareness in personal growth. He also highlights navigating anger constructively and confronting mortality as pathways to meaningful living, urging a cultural shift toward deeper relationships and spiritual fulfillment.
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Root of Modern Busyness
- Modern busyness stems from economic deregulation and consumer culture changes since the 1980s.
- Increased busyness is partly a social contagion shaped by economic and cultural shifts.
Technology and Economy's Shift
- Technology supercharges consumerism making goods available anytime, fueling endless work-consume cycles.
- Questions arise about redefining value beyond profit to include communal well-being and infrastructure.
Decline of Social Institutions
- Loss of traditional institutions reduced social support, increasing individual vulnerability.
- New local institutions emerge but lack stability and broad societal support unlike older models.
