Tuesday; June 23

I realize that yesterday’s post discussed work ethic and productivity, but something happened shortly after I finished it that made an impression on me, so I thought I would follow-up with Part 2.  After writing about “why” we work, I took on the task of finishing up some laundry.  Now, let me be blunt – I do not like doing laundry … period … but, really don’t like doing laundry that involves copious amounts of wash cloths and hand towels.  I think something happens inside the washer and dryer and what starts out with a few items turns into a whole bunch of little bitty pieces.  Now, here is where the lesson came to me.  As I was folding all that stuff I thought about all the other people in my life who had done my laundry (including dish towels and washcloths) for me.  Everyone from my Mom to Jeane to the housekeepers at my most memorable hotels to the wait staff at my favorite restaurants … and a bunch of others … have done my wash so that I could enjoy my life!  They didn’t just make my life cleaner, they made it better.

I believe that when we are working, we tend to see things more clearly.  For me, by doing a little laundry, I gained a whole lot of appreciation for the people around me.  Do we find ourselves complaining about too many things?  If so, are we doing too few tasks – especially for others?  When we find ourselves quick to complain, maybe it’s time to find some work to do.

Think About It!


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