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Two Halves of Life, May gathering: Acedia

Posted Monday 27 September 2010

Torpor and the refusal of joy

The word Acedia literally means “not caring,” or "being unable to care". The monks used to call it the noon-day demon, sapping motivation and questioning the purpose of one's life in light of the passing of time. Is there any resonance in mid-life? Author and poet Kathleen Norris introduces acedia. Click for compact reflection sheet (PDF) or Search the Resources directory.