Oh my, am I a sloth????
"More than other sins, the definition of sloth has changed considerably since its original inclusion among the seven deadly sins. In fact it was first called the sin of sadness. ...
The modern view of the vice, as highlighted by its contrary virtue zeal/diligence, is that it represents the failure to utilize one's talents and gifts. For example, a student who does not work beyond what is required (and thus fails to achieve his or her full potential) could be labeled 'slothful'.
Current interpretations are therefore much less stringent and comprehensive than they were in medieval times, and portray Sloth as being more simply a sin of laziness or indifference, of an unwillingness to act, an unwillingness to care (rather than a failure to love God and His works).
For this reason Sloth is now often seen as being considerably less serious than the other sins, more a sin of omission than of commission." (Wikipedia)
And more on 'Sloths"
"Sloths move only when necessary and even then very slowly... They mostly move at 15-30 cm (0.5-1 feet) per minute.
Sloths are among the most somnolent animals, sleeping from 15 to 18 hours each day.
Infant sloths normally cling to their mother's fur, but occasionally fall off. Females normally bear one baby every year, but sometimes sloths' low level of movement actually keeps females from finding males for longer than one year." (Wikipedia)
WOW! What a life!
Yes! I am a sloth. I have been retired now for one year and KNOW that I am not fully utilising my talents or my time. I could go back to work AAAAGGGGHHHH. So what is it in my space that represents my slothfullness? I think it is an empty space! Or perhaps it's something that does help keep me going!
That's it from me for today, love always from Di XXX
hihi the word 'sloth' makes me giggle! LOL! great take :)
Posted by: ettey | February 07, 2008 at 05:47 AM
Great shot Di! Check out all that rain! I'm going to be flying into Johannesburg on March 1st to help teach some scrapbook classes. Any chance you're going to the Champagne Road Show? If so I'd love to meet you & say "Hi"!
Blessings,
Aubrey
Posted by: Aubrey Harns | February 07, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Awwww, what a great sloth! And my, what long nails he's got!
I could relate to your Gluttony picture too ..... ;)
KerryW
Posted by: Kerry | February 07, 2008 at 07:24 AM
Interesting info. and photos! x
Posted by: Diane | February 07, 2008 at 11:34 AM
great pics... I love the look of sloths. Get another job???? nah, not when there is crafting to be done:)
Posted by: Louise | February 07, 2008 at 12:20 PM
What a great picture of the Sloth. :~)
Posted by: Marina | February 07, 2008 at 12:29 PM