Laziness is a Puritanical concept that was eagerly absorbed by Capitalism to make people feel guilty for enjoying life and not being productive.
"The word “lazy” first became popular in the 16th century when the Puritans came to the United States. The idea stemmed from their religious beliefs, which revolved around the notion that those who couldn’t work hard and focus on their tasks were damned to go to Hell when they died and were unable to receive the salvation of God. As such, with the rise of the slave trade in the United States, these Puritanical religious ideals were pushed onto enslaved people to justify their brutal treatment and their use as free labor, as they promised them religious salvation and rewards in the afterlife. Thus, the use of laziness as a justification for slavery began."
The Laziness Lie - https://observer.case.edu/the-laziness-lie/
We are not created to be productive 24/7. Our body requires downtime, however that looks for you.
Being called "lazy" is an act of oppression. That your life has no meaning unless you are toiling for merit. It is telling you that you have no value unless you are working, even when work time is over.
This idea of laziness has become so saturated into the American existence, it has created hate for the poor. Hate for those who only work the job description and no other tasks. Hate for those who don't work overtime. Hate for those who physically cannot work.
All the idea of laziness has contributed to the American life is hate and oppression.
You aren't lazy. Your need to rest however that looks for you is not being lazy. Your value is not based on how little or much you work. Anyone judging you by calling you "lazy" is just spreading a form of hate they aren't aware of.
Enjoy your time. It is limited on earth and should never be used entirely for working.
@FoxyQueen 🤔i rather disagree a little with you in some ways but agree on others you are correct we are not machines you can work twenty four seven we need leisure time maybe the expression lazy is used loosely for those who cannot find work due fault of there own due to circumstance but on the downside those who are committed in a job maybe should not shirk responsibility it brings
I was brought in to lead a team which was considered lazy and set in its ways. It was where time ran slow. There was little motivation to improve, even though the results were poor.
I changed the work that they were following, to work with shorter deadlines than two years, in fact ten weeks. They suddenly became very competitive comparing each others results.
As things developed, I did away with Faculty meetings, giving the time over to INSET. The work was farmed out, each taking a topic, providing INSET giving tasks to try out before the next Faculty meeting. They helped and inspired each other.
This was hardcore promoted by boomers too. I have this complex about rushing and getting things done super efficiently and going non-stop. It has ruined my body. I happily don't see the younger generations behaving this way.
I feel as long as we don't become slovenly we're doing good.
I believe in a balance between productivity and leisure. I like the Buddha's dream (I could be getting this wrong) of a guitar player recieving teaching from his mentor and was told "if the strings are too tight, they will break, if the strings are too loose, they cannot play"
It's people who are lazy on the job that I have a problem with. They are paid for doing nothing while someone else has to pick up the slack. But yes relaxing is a good thing
@Cloud7593 Are they lazy, or have they figured out how to manipulate situations and things to get other people to do their work?
Also, the fact that people do the work instead of letting the guy who's figured out how to manipulate things for their benefit take the fall means they won't stop because there's no repercussions.
Maybe people should stop doing that work and move on. If asked why it wasn't done, you can simply say that wasn't assigned to me. 🤷♀
We have ways to remove ourselves from people who are coasting, but we don't. Also, the person isn't lazy. They're quite skilled at getting other people to do their work. They are managment material.
This is wonderful, thank you for writing and posting it!
I think one of my favorite things about living alone is the freedom from having to justify to anyone why I'm not doing anything productive at the moment. This shit is ingrained so deep... ugh!
