Laziness Does Not Exist

by Devon Price

all that’s needed for harm to persist in the world is for evil people to think they’re doing good. When productivity is equated with goodness, it becomes hard to tell the difference.

It’s wonderful to realize that all people are deserving of love and comfort, and that this worthiness has nothing to do with productivity. I don’t always remember this, but when I do consciously take the time to focus on it, it fills me with a feeling of peace. It helps me realize that I don’t need to struggle or to punish myself with overcommitments and hard work either. I’m okay just as I am.

It’s ironic, but learning to resist the Laziness Lie takes a lot of ongoing, internal work. Continue to practice self-compassion and gentleness, and know that change doesn’t come instantly. The path forward is not linear, and there’s no trophy to be won by being the best at fighting it. You’re still learning. You’ll never be perfect, and that’s okay. You’re fine exactly the way you are. So is everyone else.