Flourishing & Acedia
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We've talked about rootedness; now we're moving up the plant stalk to flourishing: thriving, growing well, and generally being who we're supposed to require good roots in good soil. But what's possibly the biggest threat to said flourishing? The ol' noonday devil acedia. What is it? How does it affect us so much? And how do we fight it so we can get back to flourishing? Let's talk about that. * Host: Tsh Oxenreider * Bitter & Sweet: A Journey Into Easter * First Light & Eventide: A Gratitude Journal * Create Your Rule of Life * Buy a round of drinks * Recommended reads Get full access to The Commonplace at thecommon.place/subscribe
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