The Opinions Why I’m Not Dreading Holiday Chores This Season
Dec 16, 2024
The podcast dives into the balancing act of parenthood and personal efficiency, stressing how organization can alleviate holiday stress. It emphasizes the benefits of outsourcing tasks to focus on individual strengths. Additionally, it explores the sacredness of domestic labor, inspired by Benedictine traditions. Menial tasks are reframed as transformative experiences, creating opportunities for personal insight and connection during the festive season. Embrace the holiday chores as a means to deeper engagement!
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Outsourcing Chores
- Lydia Sohn, a minister and mom, initially sought efficiency by outsourcing tasks.
- She used services like DoorDash and Blue Apron, influenced by self-help advice.
Value of Labor
- Sohn's perspective changed after reading Cynthia Bourgeault's book, "The Wisdom Way of Knowing."
- She discovered the intrinsic value of manual labor through ora et labora (pray and work).
Chores and Creativity
- Sohn shifted her perspective on chores, viewing them as valuable rather than time-consuming.
- She realized these tasks could be fertile ground for brainstorming and creative work.