I've been considering how we live our lives and do our jobs. Are we showing up, fully and consciously, with a positive outlook or is it just a way to earn our daily bread? Do we eat to work or work to eat? Do we consider our work holy...is it so joyful that it doesn't even seem like work?

Jesus advised, "Once you put your hand to the plow, do not look back." If you've ever seen a farmer plowing a field, you know s/he has to keep her eye on the horizon to keep a straight furrow...s/he can't look back.

What have you put your hand to do? Do you love your job...does it create energy and love in you, or do you dread each day? Kahlil Gibran, in The Prophet said, "If you hate what you do, it is better that you leave your work and go and beg alms at the temple from those who love theirs."

This week, take a look at your daily life. If it is not fulfilling and joyous, consider how you might change your outlook and your attitude, which would affect the results...OR perhaps look deeper into your heart's longing...something else may be calling you.

Do you long to make music and settle for collecting cds?
Does your hand itch to paint and you settle for doodles on a pad during telephone conversations?
Do you want to leap and dance and salsa and yet sigh and say, "I'm too old/out of shape/uncoordinated?"

Honor your deepest creative self! This week, put your hand joyously to plow ahead to live the life you desire. You are worth it!

As always, I'll hold the high watch!

Rev. Donna