To me, being busy is something of a mixed
blessing: I don’t particularly enjoy being rushed off my feet, but certainly prefer
it to having nothing to do!
In a book that I was browing recently, the writer –
a zen monk – explained that the Chinese character “忙”, which is used in Japanese words to convey the
concept of restlessness or business, comprises two component parts: “忄” (mind)
and “亡” (loss). To be “busy” (specifically, in the sense of feeling that you are busy), then, is to stop
being mindful of your surroundings.
According to this writer, it is important
retain a clear mind in the midst of business, and not to get swept up by that
business.
We all know how easy it is to make mistakes
when we are busy. It would appear that the
key is to stay alert and attentive to the job at hand, and not to allow
feelings of pressure to distract us from our work. Sounds easy enough in theory…
R.M.
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