“But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10:41-42 ESV)
What’s the difference between convex and concave lenses? Magnifying lenses are convex--thicker in the middle than around the edges. When light passes through these lenses, the rays converge into one focal point. Concave lenses are thinner in the middle. When light passes through them, the rays diverge or scatter in different directions.
What’s the difference between being busy and being productive? Both may look similar at first glance, but they are vastly different. Busywork is like a concave lens that scatters energy. Productivity, on the other hand, is like a convex lens; it focuses energy on what is important. Busy people appear active, but they are seldom effective. They are overcommitted and overextended. These capable multitaskers try to take care of everything and everyone. Not only are their plates full, but they are also juggling several of them at one time. This constant divergence of energy leads to anxiety, burnout, and resentment. Productive people realize early on that they can only do so much, so they learn to prioritize. They are willing to miss out on lots of good opportunities in order to carve out time for what is truly meaningful. At a cursory glance, these deep thinkers may appear less motivated, yet they are clear about their purpose. They efficiently channel their energy to meet their primary goal. Their daily decisions, actions, and associations converge into an overarching theme that meets at a single point. They remain laser-focused on what is genuinely essential.
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