catapult magazine

vol. 5, num. 22 :: 2006.12.01 — 2006.12.15

How "busy" is too busy? Most North Americans seem to struggle with an inability to decide what really matters and focus their time accordingly. How do we engage the proper rhythms of work and rest? What happens when we don't?

Feature

Get out of the mosh pit

by Chris Bosch

A personal story and an overview of principles for life balance.

Editorial

Shifting the fulcrum

by Kirstin Vander Giessen-Reitsma

On giving up the balancing act for authentic re-centering.

Articles

Seeking boredom

by Denise Frame Harlan

What happens when a child-like boredom meets adult busyness.

Late night thoughts on keeping the Sabbath

by Reverend Lawrence W. Farris

Might a fast teach us how to better "chop wood, carry water"?

How are you?

by Amy Boerman-Cornell

On cultivating a new attitude toward the busier-than-thou game.

Gallery

Thwarting Martha

by Jenne Smith

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night

by Neil E. Das

In case you missed it the first time

Taking a deep breath

by Marsena Konkle

Creating a home that is right respite for yourself and others.

Sabbath-keeping

by Barbara Lee

A timely reminder that Sabbath is a gift, not a burden.

Hat-head

by Ryan Snuffer

What brings us to recognize the symptoms of prioritization in our lives?

Weaving the web

Stillness

Orion Magazine

Scott Russell Sanders reflects on the transformative power of a few hours of solitude.

A Light Shines in the Darkness

Alternatives for Simple Living

An intergenerational advent resource created by Jim and Kathy McGinnis and Mary Webber.

Spiritual gifts

ELCA Cafe

Elizabeth Hunter on ways to give thoughtful "spiritual gifts" for the holidays.

daily asterisk

Even in a country you know by heart
its hard to go the same way twice
the life of the going changes.
The chances change and make a new way.
Any tree or stone or bird
can be the bud of a new direction. The
natural correction is to make intent
of accident. To get back before dark
is the art of going.

Wendell Berry
“Traveling at Home” from Traveling at Home

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