Not having time

To paraphrase a Franciscan priest: “When people say they don’t have time to pray, what they mean is that they don’t think prayer will work.”

It’s not a problem of time; it’s a problem of faith.

And it’s a powerful lens, regardless of our spiritual practice or religious affiliation.

When we believe something will work, we make time for it. Even if it’s inconvenient. Even if it takes priority over other important things.

On the other hand, when we don’t believe in something, or we doubt its effectiveness, or we’re hesitant to bet on a positive outcome — we’re far less likely to hold space for that thing.