Of Assisi Torrent: Reluctant Saint Francis

Francis chose the well. He chose silence. He chose repetition (praying the same Psalms every day). He chose boredom—which is the necessary soil for true creativity and peace. I am not suggesting you give away your TV or delete your internet. But I am suggesting that Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of the burned-out binge-watcher.

Here are three "Franciscan" rules for a healthier entertainment diet:

Francis hated fine fabrics because they made him feel superior. Ask yourself: Does this show, game, or feed make me feel better than other people? If the answer is yes (reality TV schadenfreude, doom-scrolling anger, gaming rage), cut it out. Entertainment should humanize you, not harden you. reluctant saint francis of assisi torrent

You might hate it. You might feel anxious.

So, here is your challenge for the weekend: Turn off the torrent. For one hour, be bored. Stare at a wall. Listen to the wind. Let your brain feel the lack of stimulation. Francis chose the well

We live in the age of the endless stream.

Netflix queues that stretch into the next decade. Spotify playlists with 3,000 songs we skip after 10 seconds. Hard drives (both physical and in the cloud) bursting with movies, games, and eBooks we swore we would read “someday.” He chose boredom—which is the necessary soil for

He realized that a life flooded with everything leaves you with nothing .