Acedia - The Sin of Tired Eyes

Apathy's Cousin

Acedia is the sin of tired eyes. It's when you've been staring at the same old things for too long, and you just can't muster up the energy to care anymore.

It's a feeling of being disconnected from the world, like you're just going through the motions, but not really experiencing anything.

Causes

Causes of Acedia include:

Too much Netflix
Not enough coffee
Too many meetings

Symptoms

Symptoms of Acedia include:

Feeling like you're stuck in a rut
Lack of motivation
Feeling like you're just going through the motions

Treatment

Treatment for Acedia includes:

Getting off the couch
Taking a walk
Doing something creative
Calling a friend

But don't just take our word for it! Read some stories of people who've overcome Acedia.

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