Uli Chi reminds us that theologically considering the work we do also requires looking at the biblical guide for the importance of rest, and play.
"As important as work is, work isn’t meant to define us. To say it more precisely, work should be an expression of our identity, not a means through which we “earn” our identity. The problem with restless work is that our work soon becomes who we are."
https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/work-rest-and-play
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