“Work is love made visible.”—Khalil Gibran
“Monotony is the law of nature. Look at the monotonous manner in which the sun rises. The monotony of necessary occupations is exhilarating and life-giving.”—Mahatma Gandhi
“And (as for) those who believe and their offspring follow them in faith, We will unite with them their offspring and We will not diminish to them aught of their work; every man is responsible for what he shall have wrought.”—interpretation of the Qur’an 52.21
“I long to accomplish a great and noble tasks, but it is my chief duty to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble. The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.”—Helen Keller.
Suggested Activity
Some reflection questions:
• What aspects of your job or course of study are mundane?
• What aspects of your job or current course of study are you most passionate about or are most life-giving to you?
Write a letter to yourself describing how you might bring deeper life and love to your work or course of study.
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