Story :
Story Mary & Martha sisters lived with their brother Lazarus
Jesus along with followers came
Mary sat at Jesus feet
Martha prepared food ,looked after guests& grew fed up & complained to Jesus
Jesus declared Mary chose “the better part”
Who Do You Identify With! :
Who Do You Identify With! Which sister was right-Mary or Martha
Mary-Sat at the feet of Jesus-
did nothing
living in heads
neglecting own share of work
Martha –prepared food-role
Obsessed
humorless
getting worked on nothing
We as human nurture both- events ,roles & choices pushes us to be more like one sister.
Balanced & harmonious life requires that we nurture both
Martha :
Martha Efficient
Productive
Works with planning& detail
Gets things done
Serves others
Keeping up appearance
Faithful friend
No time for self
Feels unappreciated
Exhausted
At times bitter
Mary :
Mary Calm
Cheerful
Listens
Reflects
Decides
Acts- based on inner feeling
Does not bother about what others say
Attends to inner nurturing needs
We :
We Martha needs
Strong work values
Conserve energy through discerning choices& actions
Trust others to do their job
Appreciate yourself before others can appreciate you
Mary needs-
Consciously finding time for yourself
For reflection & spiritual connection
Energy gained directed to thoughtful supportive & collaborative action