Mary’s Minute
“Nothing
will work unless you do.”
~ Maya Angelou
“Far
and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at
work worth doing.”
~ Theodore Roosevelt
Work is often considered
a negative thing. We use the phrase, “I
have to go to work,” rather than, “I get to go to work.” Work for some is a drudgery with a clear
distinction in their lives between work and play. I have great compassion for people whose work
is a drudgery, and I know that many people work in difficult physical conditions
that make their feelings justifiable. My
hope is that all people can find the prize that Teddy Roosevelt described by
finding satisfying work and having the opportunity to work hard at it. Through that kind of hard work, not only do
we have a feeling of satisfaction, but as Maya Angelou reminds us, things get
done! When we are involved in work worth
doing, not only can we find satisfaction in the finished product, but we also
can become immersed in a sense of flow. Great work days are often ones that fly by
because we get in a zone. I am thankful
that I have a job I love and am surrounded by people who find joy in work worth
doing. I am appreciative of all the
workers who make our world click. Work
like so many things in life is a gift!
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Mary
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