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Over the past two weeks we have been reflecting in "Sacred Space" on what it is to be human, talking of potential, and growth, particularly as it relates to being "fully human". But last night we had a question from out of left field: "Should we always be trying to improve?"
The thought has its roots in the corporate culture which expects you to be continually developing skills, often on your own time. To be satisfied with where you are seems almost sacreligious in this self-actualised world. There are so many self-help books and seminars that to question this culture is bordering on sacrilege. But the question remains... Should we be forever seeking to improve?
Our discussion began as we considered Paul's injunction to the Corinthians about excelling in faith, knowledge, love, etc... and spent time pondering the areas we might consider being stretched in 2005. Coupling this reflection with Tiepolo's image of Christ leading Peter, James and John up the mountain (See this week's image of the week), we pondered those aspects of ourselves which make us baulk at the bid to climb a mountain.
At the end of it all, the question was raised. Many professions are requiring people to work ever longer hours, with further 'personal development' to be undertaken outside of work, so that there is less time for the very fabric of life: family, friends, leisure, recreation. It brought our discussion back a full turn to the question once more "what does it mean to be human"?
We intend to return to this afresh next Sunday evening. Do you have any thoughts to throw in?
Posted by gary at February 7, 2005 08:24 PM
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