For sure, life is more fun with an “attitude of gratitude”. A fine therapist friend of mine tells many of his clients to end each evening by listing three things from the day that they are thankful for. I’m convinced that when I remember to do this, I go to […]
Monthly Archives: November 2010
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“The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” William James (1842-1910) When we say “thank you”, we feed the soul.
“In Working Ourselves to Death, Diane Fassel notes this shadow side: “Everywhere I go it seems people are killing themselves with work, busyness, rushing, caring, and rescuing… John O. Neikirk calls it ‘the pain others applaud’…. I call it the cleanest of all the addictions. It is socially promoted because […]
“Work and play are the same. When you’re following your energy and doing what you want all the time, the distinction between work and play dissolves. Work is no longer what you have to do or play what you want to do. When you are doing what you love, you […]
Twenty years ago, my colleague Dan* told me, “gettin’ paid and not being miserable is my goal. If I can get those two things, work is alright. I don’t expect to like my job, but if I do, that’s great.” Damn! I don’t think that’s the way most people experience […]