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July 5, 2004

Job Satisfaction

My dad said something to me about work once. He said, “Everyone needs to have an occupation in order to be happy.” He said he got that quote from his dad too (but *his* dad said it Thai).

Being in middle school, I didn’t have much of a chance to test this theory out. Being much older, and who-knows-how-many-jobs later, I find that, for myself, this quote is definitely true. It also appears to be true for Matt, my friends, and even my friends’ spouses.

I am amazed at how long it took me to get where I am today, how much work-behind-the-scenes I had to do, and how much more I have yet to do. But I can definitely say that “job satisfaction” is what I have today, and that the last 13 years (although unnecessarily long) were worth the end result.

For all those who are not yet employable, unemployed, or recently fired, may you find that occupation that helps you fulfill your dreams.

A Blessing

May the light of your soul guide you.
May the light of your soul bless the work you do
with the secret love and warmth of your heart.
May you see in what you do
the beauty of your own soul.
May the sacredness of your work bring healing,
light and renewal to those who work with you
and to those who see and receive your work.
May your work never weary you.
May it release within you wellsprings of
refreshment, inspiration, and excitement.
May you be present in what you do.
May you never become lost in the bland absences.
May the day never burden.
May dawn find you awake and alert,
approaching your new day with dreams,
possibilities and promises.
May evening find you gracious and fulfilled.
May you go into the night blessed, sheltered, and
protected.
May your soul calm, console and renew you.