05/11/2026
The Christian faith invites us to engage with the world: to prepare ourselves for service, to show compassion towards those in need, and to exercise responsible stewardship of the earth.
Yet often as we grow in awareness of what needs to be done and what we ourselves could contribute, we find that valuable activity squeezes out prayer and reflection.
Without our noticing, the pressure can grow until we have become stressed and weary, and commitments that once excited us have become a burden.
Each of us needs to find a balance between doing and being. Spiritual health entails being calm, focused and purposeful, free to accept some challenges and say no to others, and with time to relax and play.
https://www.retreats.org.uk/time-to-be
