Author : There is profound indifference and inability to care about things that matter . Early Christians listed acedia as one of ` ` eight bad thoughts '' . Norris : Like spiritual morphine ; pain is there , but you ca n't give a damn . No offense , but you must learn to accept it and resist it .
Author : Acedia is profound indifference and inability to care about things that matter . Early Christians recognized acedia as one of `` eight bad thoughts '' Kathleen Norris : Like spiritual morphine ; pain is there , but you ca n't give a damn . No remedy , but you can learn to recognize it and resist it .