November 2004

Accidie in America

by Mark Van Steenwyk 13 November 2004

The Medievals had a word for that feeling of listlessness, apathy, and lethargy that strikes when one is alone–accidie (ak-sid-ee).  We’ve all felt this.  We are sitting at home alone, or perhaps with our spouse or roomate.  There are lots of things we could be doing…but we lack motivation.  We feel bored, restless, apathetic, and [...]

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