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Gary · 12-20-2007, 07:19 AM

If we don't enjoy the work we do, perhaps the problem is not in the work.

There is the work, and then there is what we express about it.

The poison isn't in the work, it is in what we express about the work we do. If you don't bring love to what you do, then perhaps you should quit poisoning your self.

Roughly half the world population lives on less than 2 dollars a day. If your work allows you a roof over your head, running water, and food to eat, perhaps you can bring your gratitude to your work.

Your work may not be to your taste, but neither is your hate, frustration, or apathy. If you don't love your work it may not be the job that needs quitting.

12-20-2007, 07:19 AM	#36 (permalink)
Gary Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 101	Perspective at 180 Degrees If we don't enjoy the work we do, perhaps the problem is not in the work. There is the work, and then there is what we express about it. The poison isn't in the work, it is in what we express about the work we do. If you don't bring love to what you do, then perhaps you should quit poisoning your self. Roughly half the world population lives on less than 2 dollars a day. If your work allows you a roof over your head, running water, and food to eat, perhaps you can bring your gratitude to your work. Your work may not be to your taste, but neither is your hate, frustration, or apathy. If you don't love your work it may not be the job that needs quitting. __________________ Gary van Warmerdam Happiness through Self Awareness and Self Mastery Last edited by Gary; 12-20-2007 at 07:22 AM.